Description
A refreshing and creamy café-style drink made with homemade strawberry syrup and cold milk, creating a beautifully layered and naturally sweet beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries soften and release juices.
- Lightly mash the strawberries and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of strawberry syrup into the bottom of a glass.
- Add ice cubes on top of the syrup.
- Slowly pour in the milk to create a layered effect.
- Stir gently before drinking and add optional vanilla extract or condensed milk if desired.
Notes
- Blend strawberries instead of mashing for a smoother syrup.
- Adjust sugar level to control sweetness.
- Use dairy or plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
- Try other fruits like raspberries or peaches for variation.
- Store strawberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
