Cafe Style Korean Strawberry Milk (Printable Version)
Fresh strawberries and milk combine for a vibrant, sweet, and refreshing cafe-style beverage.
# Ingredient List:
→ Strawberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Assembly
04 - 2 cups cold whole milk
05 - 2-4 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
06 - Ice cubes as desired
# Directions:
01 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down and release their juices forming a thick syrup. Mash softened berries lightly with a fork to enhance texture. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
02 - Distribute cooled strawberry sauce evenly between two tall glasses, ensuring each receives an equal portion of the fruity base.
03 - Place 2-3 slices of fresh strawberries against the inside of each glass. This provides visual appeal and adds bursts of fresh fruit texture when drinking.
04 - Slowly pour 1 cup of cold milk into each glass over the strawberry sauce. Adding ice cubes before pouring keeps the drink colder for longer.
05 - Stir gently once or twice with a long spoon to create swirling patterns between the red sauce and white milk. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Way more vibrant than anything from a carton or powder
- Takes literally minutes but looks impressively fancy
- Perfectly balances fresh fruit sweetness with creamy milk
02 -
- Hot strawberry sauce will curdle your milk instantly so patience is non-negotiable here
- Mashing the strawberries while they cook creates those gorgeous flecks throughout the milk
03 -
- Use a fork instead of a blender if you want those authentic cafe-style strawberry flecks
- Chill your glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing experience