Fresh Korean Strawberry Milk (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Strawberry Syrup

01 - 2 cups (~300 g) strawberries, diced
02 - 1⁄4 cup sugar
03 - 1 tbsp honey
04 - 1⁄2 tsp lemon juice

→ Macerated Strawberries

05 - 1 cup (~150 g) strawberries, diced
06 - 1 tbsp sugar

→ For Serving

07 - Milk of choice (about 3-4 cups total)
08 - Ice cubes

# Instructions:

01 - Combine the strawberries, sugar, honey, and lemon juice in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the strawberries have broken down and mixture is thick and syrup-like in consistency. Set aside and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
02 - Toss together the diced strawberries and sugar until fully coated. Let this sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
03 - Add about 3-4 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry syrup (depending on your sweetness preference) to the bottom of your glass. Add in about 1 tablespoon of the macerated strawberries, a handful of ice, and fill to the top with milk (about 1 cup per serving). Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - This fresh Korean strawberry milk is the perfect answer for the summer heat. It's creamy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious from all the chunks of fresh strawberries.
02 - You can use any type of milk you prefer - dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work well.
03 - The strawberry syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
04 - For a prettier presentation, you can add a few slices of fresh strawberries as garnish.