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Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe

07/18/18 | Beverages, Recipes

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This Homemade Strawberry Milk is a million times better than the powdered stuff but almost as easy to make. Rich and creamy, with the best sweet and barely tart strawberry flavor, you’re going to love it.

Photo of homemade strawberry milk being poured into a glass.

A couple weeks ago, I shared my Strawberry Milk for One or Two for everyone looking for a way to use up those early summer strawberries, and I promised that I’d share a larger recipe for everyone who went really crazy with the strawberry buying.

Today is that day.

Let’s make a big batch of strawberry milk syrup and tons of Homemade Strawberry Milk.

And if you’ve never made strawberry milk at home, you are in for such a treat.

It’s a million times better than the powdered stuff, rich and creamy, with the best sweet and barely tart strawberry flavor. I love it.

And this is coming from someone who thought she hated strawberry milk growing up.

Photo of strawberry syrup for homemade strawberry milk recipe in a glass jar.

How to Make Strawberry Milk

If you were a kid raised on the powdered stuff like I was, you might be surprised at just how easy it is to make strawberry milk at home. You just need four ingredients, 15 minutes, a pot, and an optional fine-mesh strainer.

  1. Start by combining all your ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a low boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain liquid and discard (or eat) cooked strawberries.
  3. Stir a few tablespoons of the syrup into cold milk.

Photo of homemade strawberry milk being mixed up.

And that’s it. Tell me you wouldn’t have been making this *daily* during strawberry season as a kid.

Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe Notes

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  • This recipe will make a little more than 2 cups of strawberry syrup, enough for about 12 to 15 cups of strawberry milk.
  • The strawberry milk syrup will keep in the fridge for at least a week or two. You can store it in a mason jar or any other airtight container. You can find jars like the one I used on Amazon (you’ll need 2 to fit all the syrup).
  • This recipe calls for a fine mesh strainer to strain out seeds and strawberry pieces from the strawberry syrup. If you don’t own one, they are cheap on Amazon and can be found in the baking aisle at most grocery stores, or you can simply use a slotted spoon to remove strawberries. You’ll just have some seeds and pulp at the bottom of your glass, which doesn’t hurt anything.
  • You can make your strawberry milk with whatever milk you have in the fridge, but whole milk makes the richest, tastiest drink. If you have heavy cream or half and half on hand, you can also add a splash of that to the mix for a richer end product (highly recommended).
  • This bottle of syrup went to my mom, and she also really enjoyed mixing it with La Croix to make homemade sodas.
  • Craving more sweet drinks? Try my Chocolate Milk for One, Caramel Macchiato, Strawberry Limeade, and White Chocolate Mocha,

Photo of two cups of homemade strawberry milk.

Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe
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Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe

This Homemade Strawberry Milk is a million times better than the powdered stuff but almost as easy to make. Rich and creamy, with the best sweet and barely tart strawberry flavor, you're going to love it.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 to 15 cups
Calories 248 kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

Special Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer

Homemade Strawberry Milk

  • 3 cups hulled and chopped strawberries frozen is fine
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 12 to 15 cups milk preferably whole
  • Red food coloring optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a low boil. Keep at a low boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and strawberries are fragrant. 

  2. Strain syrup from strawberries and discard the strawberries. Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge.

  3. Mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of syrup per 1 cup of milk. Add more to taste. If desired, stir in a drop or two of red food coloring. Serve and enjoy!

This Homemade Strawberry Milk is a million times better than the powdered stuff but almost as easy to make. Rich and creamy, with the best sweet and barely tart strawberry flavor, you're going to love it. | #strawberries | #drinks | #easyrecipes |

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  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    July 20, 2018 at 5:49 am


    Girl, you don’t know how bad I want a glass of this right now! I totally remember the store bought stuff as a kid, but this has got to be a million times better! And I just happen to have strawberries on hand 😉

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 23, 2018 at 11:27 am

      LOL, well then I guess we know what you need to do! 😉

      Reply
  2. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:08 am


    That strawberry syrup is GOLD! Gosh, I’ve always had the powdery strawberry flavorings – this shows me I’ve been missing out BIG TIME!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 30, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks, Shashi!!

      Reply
  3. Neha says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:18 am


    In love with all these inky-pinky shots Tracy. I so want that strawberry milk jar. I repeat-the whole jar (just a glass won’t do). 😉

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 30, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      LOL, thanks, Neha!!

      Reply
  4. Marie says

    August 21, 2018 at 6:19 pm


    This is amazing!
    I wasn’t sure 3 Tbs would be enough but we had to add even more milk. This is a keeper, great on pancakes too.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 24, 2018 at 8:25 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Marie!

      Reply

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