Description
Korean Strawberry Milk is a vibrant and refreshing drink that combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with creamy milk for a delightful treat. This recipe features homemade strawberry syrup made from fresh strawberries, which not only enhances the flavor but also adds a beautiful color to your beverage. Perfect for any occasion, this drink is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your home. Serve it at summer picnics or cozy evenings, and enjoy the deliciousness of this fruity refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces (284 grams) fresh strawberries (divided)
- 3-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups cold milk
- Optional: lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Hull and chop 6 ounces of strawberries in a bowl. Mash them using a potato masher until crushed. Mix in sugar and optional lemon zest and juice.
- Make Syrup: Transfer the mixture to a small pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 2-5 minutes until thickened.
- Cool Syrup: Stir in vanilla extract if desired, then let cool before transferring to an airtight container.
- Assemble Drink: Dice remaining strawberries, divide syrup into glasses, add diced strawberries, and pour in cold milk. Stir well and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12 ounces)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 24mg