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.
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!
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.