Strawberry Juice Recipe

Strawberry Juice

1. 1

   Prepare strawberries

   Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold running water. Remove stems and any bruised or damaged parts. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

2. 2

   Macereate (optional, for better flavor)

   Place the hulled strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over them and gently toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes until the strawberries release some juice. (If you prefer a less sweet or quicker method, skip this step and add sugar later.)

3. 3

   Blend

   Add the strawberries (and any juices released during maceration) and 1 cup of the water to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30–60 seconds. If your blender struggles, pulse and scrape down the sides as needed.

4. 4

   Strain (optional for clear juice)

   If you want a smoother, seed-free juice, pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard or reserve the solids for another use (smoothies, jam). If you prefer a pulpy juice, skip straining and proceed.

5. 5

   Adjust consistency and flavor

   Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the strained or unstrained juice to reach desired concentration. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness: add additional sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring until dissolved, if desired. If you macerated with sugar earlier, you will likely not need more.

6. 6

   Chill and serve

   Refrigerate the juice until well chilled, about 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice. Fill glasses with a few ice cubes each, pour the strawberry juice, and garnish with mint leaves if using. Stir before drinking if separation occurs.