Cafe Style Korean Strawberry Milk (Printable)
A refreshing strawberry and milk drink blending sweet, fresh flavors for a cafe-inspired treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 3 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
→ Assembly
04 - 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk (or your preferred milk)
05 - 2-4 fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
06 - Ice cubes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until strawberries are soft and syrupy. Mash lightly with a fork, then let cool completely.
02 - Divide the strawberry sauce evenly between two tall glasses.
03 - Add a few sliced strawberries to each glass for extra texture and visual appeal.
04 - Pour cold milk over the strawberry sauce in each glass. If desired, add ice cubes.
05 - Gently stir to create a beautiful swirling effect. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Creates that stunning cafe-style presentation right in your own kitchen
- Uses simple fresh ingredients you probably already have
- Tastes infinitely better than anything store-bought or powdered
02 -
- The sauce must cool completely before you add the milk or you will end up with lukewarm weirdness
- Pouring the milk slowly over a spoon creates the prettiest layered effect
03 -
- Taste your strawberries first and adjust sugar accordingly because some berries need more help than others
- Any milk works here but whole milk gives you that luxurious cafe texture