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Korean Strawberry Milk Recipe

4.5 from 144 reviews

Korean Strawberry Milk is a delightful and refreshing drink featuring a homemade strawberry syrup and macerated strawberries combined with creamy unsweetened non-dairy milk. This sweet and fruity beverage captures the essence of fresh strawberries with a subtle tang from lemon juice, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Strawberries

  • 1 pound strawberries, finely diced (2 ¾ cups) – divided into 2 cups and ¾ cup

Strawberry Syrup

  • 3 tbsp cane or brown sugar
  • Large squeeze of lemon juice (or lime juice)

Macerated Strawberries

  • 1 tbsp cane or brown sugar

Milk

  • 23 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy milk recommended)
  • Ice cubes, as needed

Instructions

  1. Macerate Strawberries: Take the ¾ cup of diced strawberries and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir to combine thoroughly, allowing the sugar to draw out the juices from the strawberries. Set this mixture aside to macerate.
  2. Make Strawberry Syrup: In a pan, add the remaining 2 cups of diced strawberries along with 3 tablespoons of sugar and a large squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Heat the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to just above a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the berries break down and the mixture becomes syrupy.
  3. Chill Syrup: Remove the pan from heat and transfer the strawberry syrup to the refrigerator to cool until cold.
  4. Assemble the Drink: In a glass, add 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled strawberry syrup, ¾ cup of the unsweetened non-dairy milk, and ice cubes to taste. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the macerated strawberries.
  5. Mix and Serve: Stir the drink gently to combine all the flavors. Adjust by adding more syrup or macerated strawberries if desired. Enjoy your refreshing Korean Strawberry Milk immediately.
  6. Storage: Store any leftover strawberry syrup and macerated strawberries in the refrigerator. The syrup keeps for about 4 days, while the macerated strawberries should be consumed within 2 to 3 days.

Notes

  • The completed Korean strawberry milk lasts 2 to 3 days in the fridge once mixed.
  • The strawberry syrup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Macerated strawberries should be used within 2 to 3 days.
  • Both strawberry syrup and macerated strawberries can be frozen up to 3 months in freezer bags; thaw in the refrigerator before use.

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