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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Drinks

    Updated: Mar 20, 2024 · Published: May 5, 2021 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Homemade Strawberry Juice

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    This homemade strawberry juice is made with fresh ingredients, blended together to keep all of that nutritious goodness in the glass. The strawberries and small amount of sugar keeps the drink sweet, while the lemon juice gives it a slight tartness, perfectly balancing the flavors. No juicer is required to make this recipe.

    Strawberry juice in a glass jar, with a straw, lemon wedge and strawberry on the side.

    The other good thing about being made in a blender? This means less cleanup and less time spent before being able to sip on this refreshing beverage. I love the strawberry flavor that is just as fruity and tasty as my strawberry liqueur. It's naturally bright red in color.

    This drink is perfect for spring and summer and my kids don't mind replacing sugary, colored drinks for this fresh, fruity juice.

    If you're looking for more strawberry drinks, try this strawberry infused mojito mocktail and homemade strawberry milk drink.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Tweaks
    • How to Make Strawberry Juice
    • Strawberry Juice Benefits
    • Storage
    • Does Strawberry Juice Stain?
    • Top Tips
    • 🍓More Delicious Strawberry Recipes
    • 📋Recipe

    Ingredients

    This recipe uses minimal ingredients and there is no juicing step. Just blend everything together and it's ready to drink! It makes a pitcher of juice but if you would like just one serving, divide the recipe by 4.

    Fresh strawberry juice ingredients prepped and labeled.
    • strawberries - fresh and ripe
    • sugar - or agave nectar
    • lemon juice - freshly squeezed--this gives it natural strawberry lemonade vibes
    • water - either tap water or filtered
    • ice cubes - to serve

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Tweaks

    • Strawberry Kiwi Flavor. For a fun variation, you could add some fresh kiwi to the blender as well. The combination reminds me of the strawberry kiwi Fruitopia I used to drink as a kid.
    • Turn it into a cocktail. Try adding some white rum to make it adult-fun-friendly.

    How to Make Strawberry Juice

    Strawberries and sugar in a blender jar.

    Step 1: Fill blender. Add the lemon juice, water, chopped strawberries and sugar to a blender.

    Blender jar with strawberry juice and an immersion blender.

    Step 2. Blend. Blend until you have a smooth consistency.

    Chef's Note: If you don’t like pulp in your juice and would like it to be more clear, you can strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer. I prefer it with the pulp and so do my kids.

    Strawberry juice in a glass jar, with a straw, lemon wedge and strawberry on the side.

    Step 4: Serve. Pour into glasses over ice and serve!

    Strawberry Juice Benefits

    You might be thinking, is it good to drink strawberry juice? Strawberry juice, with all of its fiber, nutrients and antioxidants, can be a healthy and delicious drink. Try not to overload it with added sugar, though, or leave it out altogether.

    The strawberry juice benefits range from health to beauty. This information was gathered from Health Line:

    General Health: Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and fiber. The fiber comes from strawberry pulp, so if you want a health boost in your strawberry juice, I recommend keeping the pulp.

    Skin: As for beauty, the antioxidants and vitamin C in strawberries can help with skin inflammation and help to reduce age spots and wrinkles.

    Hair: The antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that strawberries are high in such as vitamin c, biotin and manganese, among others, may help to promote hair growth.

    Storage

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 year. If you are freezing it, thaw in the refrigerator when ready.

    Does Strawberry Juice Stain?

    Does strawberry juice stain? Unfortunately, yes. Whether it is from the cut-up fruit or the finished drink, strawberry stains are difficult to wash off, especially when they don’t react well to soap. Here are some steps to wash out stubborn strawberry stains:

    • First, blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel immediately.
    • Next, rinse any excess off with cool water (hot water can set some stains, so stick to cool water).
    • Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and ⅔ cup of rubbing alcohol in a bowl.
    • Dip a cloth into the mixture and blot the stain until it is lifted.
    • Then throw it in the laundry using the hot water setting and detergent.

    Top Tips

    • Chill. Make sure the water is nice and chilled.
    • Sweetness. Adjust the sugar to taste or skip it all together for best results. As long as your strawberries are in season and sweet, this should be easy to do.
    • Strawberry season. Strawberries are at their sweetest and tastiest when they are in season. Spring is the best strawberry picking time but new varieties now extend the season into summer and fall.
    Strawberry juice in a glass jar, with a straw, lemon wedge and strawberry on the side.

    🍓More Delicious Strawberry Recipes

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    Do you love 🍓 strawberry season as much as I do? If you tried this Homemade Strawberry Juice Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Strawberry juice in a glass jar with a white straw on the side.

    Homemade Strawberry Juice

    Joss Dyckson
    This homemade strawberry juice is made with fresh ingredients, blended together to keep all of that nutritious goodness in the glass. There is no juicer required.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 52 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice - freshly squeezed
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups strawberries - cleaned, hulled and chopped
    • 2 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar - or to taste
    • ice - to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Add the lemon juice, water, chopped strawberries and sugar to a blender.
      1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 cups water, 2 cups strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar
    • Blend until you have a smooth consistency. (If you don’t like pulp in your juice and would like it to be more clear, strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer.)
    • Pour into glasses over ice and serve!
      Strawberry juice in a glass jar, with a straw, lemon wedge and strawberry on the side.

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Notes

    • Make sure the water is nice and chilled.
    • This recipe makes a pitcher of juice but if you would like just one serving, divide the recipe by 4.
    • Adjust the sugar to taste or skip it all together for best results. As long as your strawberries are in season and sweet, this should be easy to do.
    • Strawberries are at they're sweetest and tastiest when they are in season. Spring is the best strawberry picking time but new varieties now extend the season into summer and fall.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 year. If you are freezing it, thaw in the refrigerator when ready.
    • For a fun variation, you could add some fresh kiwi to the blender as well. The combination reminds me of the strawberry kiwi Fruitopia I used to drink as a kid.
    • Try adding some white rum to make it adult-fun-friendly.
    • Here are some steps to wash out stubborn strawberry stains:
      • First, blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel immediately.
      • Next, rinse any excess off with cool water (hot water can set some stains, so stick to cool water).
      • Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and ⅔ cup of rubbing alcohol in a bowl. Dip a cloth into the mixture and blot the stain until it is lifted. Then throw it in the laundry using the hot water setting and detergent.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Madason says

      February 17, 2022 at 9:26 am

      What if I don’t have a blender to use ? How are other ways to make this ?

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        February 17, 2022 at 10:56 am

        Hi Madason, this recipe was made specifically for a blender, so you won't be able to get the same results unless you have some type of blender, sorry.

        Reply
    2. Alexa Jordan says

      January 19, 2022 at 8:16 am

      This would be incredible to add into all kinds of other drinks! I know you're meaning to drink it on its own, but I want to make a bunch and use it in everything.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        January 19, 2022 at 9:10 am

        Lol, I like it as is, but I'm all for experimenting so go for it!

        Reply
    3. Drupepower says

      October 02, 2021 at 4:34 am

      Very Nice

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        October 02, 2021 at 9:53 am

        Thank you!

        Reply

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