Description
Korean Strawberry Milk is a delightful and refreshing beverage that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This easy-to-make drink features a luscious homemade strawberry syrup paired with creamy cold milk, making it an ideal choice for any time of day. Whether enjoyed at brunch, as an afternoon snack, or just to quench your thirst, this vibrant drink combines sweet strawberries with smooth milk for a deliciously satisfying treat. With its visually stunning presentation and burst of flavor, Korean Strawberry Milk is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces (284 grams) fresh strawberries (divided)
- 3-4 tablespoons (44-50 grams) granulated sugar
- zest from 1/2 lemon (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon (7 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) cold milk
Instructions
- Hull and chop 6 ounces of strawberries in a bowl. Mash them until crushed, then mix in sugar along with optional lemon juice and zest.
- Transfer the mixture to a small pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 2-5 minutes until thickened into syrup.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla if desired, and let cool before refrigerating.
- Hull and finely dice the remaining strawberries.
- In two glasses, divide the cooled syrup, add diced strawberries, and pour in cold milk.
- Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 300ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg