Fresh Strawberry Milk: A Sweet & Refreshing Homemade Treat!
Hot ‘Fresh Strawberry Milk’ Recipe Perfect for Strawberry Season!
Make your own healthy and delicious strawberry milk at home with this recipe, perfect for enjoying during strawberry season! You can be sure of the quality and ingredients when you make it yourself.
Ingredients- Fresh strawberries 490g
- Milk 1200g (use a good quality, fresh milk)
- Strawberries for garnish 12
- Sugar (25% of the strawberry weight)
- Honey or condensed milk 4 Tbsp (optional, for sweetness adjustment)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 490g of fresh strawberries. Gently rinse them under running water. For a thorough clean, you can soak them in lightly salted water for about 5 minutes (use about 1/2 teaspoon of salt per cup of water).
Step 2
After washing, drain the strawberries thoroughly in a colander. It’s important to remove excess water, as this can affect the shelf life of your strawberry syrup.
Step 3
Place the drained strawberries in a bowl. Using a fork, gently mash them. Aim for a texture that still has some small chunks rather than a completely smooth puree; this adds a pleasant texture to the drink.
Step 4
While mashing with the fork, break up any large clumps, but try to keep the strawberry pieces somewhat intact for a better mouthfeel. This is key to a nice texture.
Step 5
Add sugar to the mashed strawberries, aiming for about 25% of the strawberry weight. If you prefer it sweeter, feel free to add a little more sugar. (For example, for 490g of strawberries, use about 120-150g of sugar).
Step 6
Stir well to combine the sugar and mashed strawberries. As the sugar dissolves, it will create a delicious strawberry syrup. For an even deeper flavor, you can let it refrigerate and mature for 2-3 days.
Step 7
Prepare 4 glass bottles and sterilize them thoroughly (you can boil them or use a dishwasher). Place a layer of the prepared strawberry syrup at the bottom of each sterilized bottle.
Step 8
Wash and hull the 12 strawberries intended for garnish. Chop them into small, attractive pieces. These will be used for decoration on top or within the bottle.
Step 9
Add 4 tablespoons of honey or condensed milk to each bottle over the strawberry syrup (adjust sweetness to your preference). Next, carefully pour the milk into the bottles. You can use a chopstick or a long utensil to help guide the milk down the side of the bottle, allowing it to slowly mix with the syrup for a beautiful visual effect. Finally, arrange the chopped garnish strawberries on top.
Step 10
Securely close the lids of the glass bottles. Place shrink wrap over the top of each bottle and use a hairdryer to heat and shrink the wrap for a neat, professional finish.
Step 11
And there you have it – your delicious and fresh homemade strawberry milk is ready! Enjoy it immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for an extra refreshing treat. Savor this sweet moment with your homemade, healthy strawberry milk!
