Strawberry Lemon Punch

4 {10 ounce} packages frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed.
1 {12 ounce} can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed.
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 {2-liter} bottle of lemon-lime-flavored carbonated beverage, chilled.
Garnish: fresh strawberries, lemon slices. {be sure to clean the lemon so no bacteria gets in the punch}.

In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemonade concentrate, and lemon juice. TO SERVE, add lemon-lime-flavored beverage and stir gently. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices, if desired. Makes one gallon. {SouthernLady Magazine March/April 2009}