Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 200 grams whole strawberries (fresh or frozen, rinsed)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 100 grams chopped fresh strawberries (cut into 1 cm pieces, divided)
Milk Mix
- 2 cups chilled milk (whole milk or vegan milk like soy milk, coconut milk, etc.)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ice cream (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse strawberries and chop off their top leafy part. If using frozen strawberries, thaw them to room temperature before use.
- Blend Strawberries: Add the strawberries to a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth puree.
- Cook Strawberry Syrup: In a pan, combine the strawberry puree, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chopped strawberries. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Simmer Syrup: Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently to thicken the syrup.
- Cool Syrup: Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Chill Syrup: Refrigerate the strawberry syrup for 1-2 hours until fully chilled.
- Prepare Glasses: Pour equal amounts of the cooled strawberry syrup into two 16-ounce (500 ml) glasses, swirling it around the inside to create a pattern.
- Add Strawberries: Add 2 tablespoons of chopped strawberries into each glass for added texture and flavor.
- Add Milk and Serve: Pour 1 cup of chilled milk of your choice into each glass. Stir well before sipping and serve immediately. Optionally, top with whipped cream, ice cream, or add a few ice cubes.
Notes
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw them to room temperature before blending.
- You can top the drink with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Adding ice cubes to the glasses makes the drink more refreshing on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
