Homemade Cafe-Style Korean Strawberry Milk with Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Make this creamy, refreshing Korean strawberry milk at home using a simple, fresh strawberry syrup. This recipe captures the popular cafe aesthetic and uses real fruit for authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop/No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Korean Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy for a vegan option)
- Optional: Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry syrup: Combine the quartered strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries begin to break down, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for another 5 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly. You want some strawberry pieces remaining for texture.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely. You can mash the strawberries further with a fork if you prefer a smoother syrup.
- To assemble the drink, place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry syrup into the bottom of a tall glass.
- Add ice cubes to the glass, if using.
- Slowly pour 1 cup of cold milk over the syrup and ice. Pouring slowly helps create the layered, cafe style pink drink effect.
- Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- For a vegan strawberry milk option, substitute dairy milk with oat milk or almond milk.
- To achieve the best layered look, ensure your syrup is completely cool before adding the milk.
- This recipe makes a concentrated syrup; adjust the amount used per glass based on your desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg