Does it sound overdramatic for me to say that this strawberry juice is irresistible?! Having already shared several summery juice recipes this summer (like this pineapple orange juice, watermelon juice, kiwi juice, and orange carrot juice), this pure strawberry juice recipe is a new favorite of mine. It’s refreshing, sweet, flavorful, and so so simple to make! In fact, all you need for strawberry juicing is just fresh strawberries and either a blender (or immersion blender) or a juicer. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a wonderful berry juice that you can enjoy as-is, pulpy, smooth, or combine with more ingredients for a delicious strawberry juice drink blend (like strawberry kiwi juice, strawberry limeade, or even cocktails!). You can even use the pureed strawberries to make delicious natural strawberry syrup! During the summer months, you’ll rarely find my kitchen without strawberries, especially when I can get my hands on the super juicy, sweet strawberries from my local farmers’ market. Then they’ll quickly be transformed into strawberry sorbet, a fruity vinaigrette salad dressing, added to a summery salad with strawberries, or made into a creamy two-layer strawberry tart. I definitely recommend saving some for this strawberry juice recipe, though. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also packed with health benefits. And if you want more inspiration for fresh summery drinks, you might enjoy this refreshing cucumber lemonade, bloody Mary, pineapple lemonade, mango lassi, coconut vanilla Frappuccino, or even tropical guava smoothie!
The Strawberry Juice Ingredients
Strawberries: use fresh, ripe strawberries in season for the sweetest, most flavorful strawberry juice. I recommend using organic strawberries when possible. Sweetener: (optional) if you’re making this juice off-season or just have a sweet tooth, you can add a little sweetener. I recommend using a liquid option like maple, agave, or honey.
Optional Add-Ins
Lemon/Lime: a little tangy citrus juice really brightens up sweet strawberry juice. Salt: a small pinch of salt is often added to strawberry juice to enhance the berry flavor. To dilute the juice: if you prefer a subtler strawberry juice drink, you can dilute it. I recommend using coconut water for the best flavor. However, you could also use still or sparkling water. Celery/Cucumber: alternatively, instead of the above, you could add ingredients like celery or cucumber juice to add tons of freshness and water content. Apple: for extra natural sweetness, add 1-2 sweet apples to the juice. Herbs: this strawberry juice recipe pairs wonderfully with several fresh herbs, including mint, rosemary, basil, etc. Spice: you can also use various aromatic spices to add flavor (to taste), including vanilla, tarragon, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon. Tomato: this might sound a little odd, but a little tomato juice helps to enhance the strawberry flavor. One small-ish tomato thrown into the recipe should be enough. Strawberry watermelon juice: for a truly refreshing summer strawberry juice drink, combine the berries with watermelon and serve in a keg (optionally with alcohol). Rosewater: just a little rosewater will make for a more aromatic juice that tastes delicious as is or with alcohol. Other fruits: tons of fruits pair well with strawberries – I’ll likely add more recipes in the future. For now, some of my favorite pairings would be mango, melon, pineapple, passion fruit, dragon fruit, other berries, apple, acai, orange, cranberry, etc. Creamy: without becoming a smoothie, you can adjust this into a creamy strawberry juice with the addition of a little condensed milk (or coconut condensed milk) or plain coconut milk. Alcohol: adjust this strawberry drink into a delicious cocktail with the addition of rum, tequila, gin, vodka, etc.
How to Make Strawberry Juice
First, prepare the strawberries by washing them well. Some people prefer to remove the green stems. These are edible and contain extra nutrients, so I usually leave them on.
Using a Blender/Immersion Blender
Then transfer the strawberries to a high-speed blender or use an immersion blender in a large bowl of the strawberries. Blend until smooth. You could then drink the strawberry juice as-is (pulpy), diluted slightly, or you can strain the mixture. To strain the juice, pour it through a nut milk bag or through layers on cheesecloth in a sieve. If using a nut milk bag, squeeze well to remove as much juice as possible.
Using a Juicer
Simply feed the strawberries into your juicer chute – no need to strain! Save any leftover pulp too. You can dry it out and plant the seeds (if they’re not too broken up), make fruit leather, add it to other smoothies and juices, etc. If you don’t want to use it immediately, I recommend freezing the strawberry pulp into an ice cube tray to use later.
How to Store
Store: fresh fruit juice is always best immediately for the most nutritional benefits. However, you can enjoy this fresh strawberry juice for 2-3 days when stored, covered in the refrigerator. Freeze: you can also freeze some of the juice to use as ice-cubes, turn into slushies, or simply defrost later and enjoy. I recommend freezing it for up to 2 months for the best flavor.
Recipe Tips and Notes
For “instant” chilled juice: you can either use some frozen strawberries in the blended combination or some ice cubes (best if you plan to enjoy it all immediately). Ensure you wash the berries well: since I use the entire strawberries in my juice (stalk and all), I like to carefully wash the berries. You could even soak them in a vinegar-water mixture before blending them. In case there are any critters on the berries. Can I use frozen berries? You sure can. Allow the berries to thaw (or most of them anyway if you want a “slushie”). Then juice according to the strawberry juice recipe. Enjoy pulpy or smooth: the pulp adds extra fiber and nutrients. However, I know some people don’t like the additional texture. When blending, it’s as simple as straining the juice for smooth results. Adjust the sweetness: each batch of strawberry juice will taste different based on the specific berries used. For that reason, I recommend tasting the juice after blending and adding any sweetener or lime juice as needed to reach your desired flavor. Make strawberry popsicles: pour the pureed strawberries (with optional sweetener) into popsicle molds and freeze for a simple, healthy summer treat.
Other Strawberry Recipe You’ll Love
Strawberry baked oatmeal Nutella granola pizza Simple homemade strawberry syrup Easy homemade strawberry jam Healthy strawberry cheesecake overnight oats Fresh Strawberry Kiwi Juice (Blender or Juicer) Strawberry Milk Recipe (Chunky OR Blended)
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