Strawberry Cream Punch

1 1/2 cups fresh whole strawberries
1/2 cup lemon juice, chilled
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
1 (1 liter) bottle of strawberry flavored-carbonated beverage, chilled
Ice cubes, optional
Fresh whole strawberries, optional

In blender container, combine 1 1/2 cups strawberries and lemon juice; cover and blend until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; cover and blend. Pour into large pitcher. Gradually stir in carbonated beverage. Add ice if desired. Garnish each serving with a whole strawberry if desired.

Serves 10.