Cafe Style Korean Strawberry Milk (Printable)

A refreshing blend of strawberries and milk, creating a sweet, vibrant drink with a cafe touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 or preferred milk alternative
05 - 2-4 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
06 - Ice cubes as desired

# Steps:

01 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until strawberries break down and release their juices, creating a thick syrup. Mash strawberries lightly with a fork to achieve desired consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
02 - Distribute the cooled strawberry sauce evenly between two tall glasses, spreading it along the bottom to create the foundation for layered presentation.
03 - Place sliced fresh strawberries along the inside of each glass or atop the sauce base to enhance visual appeal and provide additional texture.
04 - Slowly pour cold milk over the strawberry mixture in each glass. Add ice cubes if desired to maintain chilled temperature. Pouring slowly helps preserve the layered effect.
05 - Gently stir once or twice to create a marbled swirling effect. Serve immediately while cold for optimal flavor and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The difference between homemade and storebought strawberry milk is absolutely night and day
  • You can control exactly how sweet and intense the strawberry flavor gets
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but looks like something youd pay eight dollars for
02 -
  • The sauce must cool completely or it will curdle the milk and create unappealing white floaties
  • Pouring the milk over the back of a spoon is what creates those Instaworthy swirling layers instead of instant mixing
  • This drink separates faster than youd expect, so stir right before each sip to redistribute the strawberry goodness
03 -
  • Use the ripest strawberries you can find, theyll need less sugar and develop a much deeper cooked flavor
  • If you want an extra smooth drink, blend the sauce with an immersion blender before cooling
  • For adults, a splash of vanilla vodka turns this into the most surprising summer cocktail

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