Childhood Strawberry Milk (or Real Strawberry Milk)
Childhood Strawberry Milk (or Real Strawberry Milk)
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Syrup
- 2 pounds strawberries, fresh
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar, or 1 1/2 cups for extra sweet
For Serving
- 4 cups milk, cold
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced, plus 4 whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh strawberries in a large bowl. Add water to cover the strawberries, then add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Let the strawberries soak for 10 minutes to clean them thoroughly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Drain the washed strawberries completely. Transfer all the drained strawberries to a blender and blend until they form a smooth puree.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the blended strawberry puree into a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar (or 1 1/2 cups for an extra sweet syrup) to the puree. Stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to concentrate the flavor. As it simmers, use a small mesh strainer to skim off any foam that forms on the surface. This helps prevent a 'jammy' texture and keeps the syrup pourable.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Once the syrup has simmered and thickened slightly, remove it from the heat. Carefully pour the hot strawberry syrup onto a clean baking sheet or into a shallow dish to cool down completely. This step is crucial to prevent the milk from curdling when mixed with the syrup.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Once the strawberry syrup has cooled to room temperature, use a funnel to transfer it into a clean squeeze bottle or an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
To prepare a single serving of strawberry milk, pour a desired amount of the prepared strawberry syrup into a glass. Add diced fresh strawberries to the glass. Pour cold milk over the syrup and strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon until the syrup is fully incorporated and the milk is evenly pink. Taste and, if desired, add a little more syrup for a stronger pink color and flavor. Garnish the rim of the glass with a whole strawberry before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Childhood Strawberry Milk (or Real Strawberry Milk)
For the Strawberry Syrup
- 2 pounds strawberries, fresh
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar, or 1 1/2 cups for extra sweet
For Serving
- 4 cups milk, cold
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced, plus 4 whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the fresh strawberries in a large bowl. Add water to cover the strawberries, then add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Let the strawberries soak for 10 minutes to clean them thoroughly.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Drain the washed strawberries completely. Transfer all the drained strawberries to a blender and blend until they form a smooth puree.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the blended strawberry puree into a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar (or 1 1/2 cups for an extra sweet syrup) to the puree. Stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to concentrate the flavor. As it simmers, use a small mesh strainer to skim off any foam that forms on the surface. This helps prevent a 'jammy' texture and keeps the syrup pourable.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Once the syrup has simmered and thickened slightly, remove it from the heat. Carefully pour the hot strawberry syrup onto a clean baking sheet or into a shallow dish to cool down completely. This step is crucial to prevent the milk from curdling when mixed with the syrup.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Once the strawberry syrup has cooled to room temperature, use a funnel to transfer it into a clean squeeze bottle or an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
To prepare a single serving of strawberry milk, pour a desired amount of the prepared strawberry syrup into a glass. Add diced fresh strawberries to the glass. Pour cold milk over the syrup and strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon until the syrup is fully incorporated and the milk is evenly pink. Taste and, if desired, add a little more syrup for a stronger pink color and flavor. Garnish the rim of the glass with a whole strawberry before serving.
⏱️ 1 min