Strawberry Juice

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There is nothing that comes close to the refreshing, sweet taste of fresh strawberry juice. Even store-bought juice cannot come close to this recipe. I blend ripe, fragrant strawberries with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a splash of cold water for a naturally sweet and nutritious drink. In just 10 minutes, you can make this delicious sugar-free drink.

This strawberry juice is at the top of my list when it comes to favorite homemade fruit drinks. Fresh strawberries are in a league of their own when it comes to nutrition and flavor. Apart from that, my kids love them and will eat anything strawberry-flavored, like my vegan strawberry milk. If you love the natural flavor and sweetness of strawberries, you need to make this drink!

I like getting ahead of any kind of illness and ailments with good food and wholesome ingredients. And if your kids are fussy when it comes to medication, prevention is always better than a cure. If anyone in my family is feeling a bit bloated or uncomfortable, I make some fresh anti-inflammatory juice. What they do not know is that if I hear the tiniest sniffle or scratchy throat, I serve my strawberry juice, which contains more vitamin C than orange juice. And they think I make it just for fun. Ha! 

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🥘 Ingredients

All I need for this strawberry juice is just two main ingredients, along with fresh water and ice. This is exactly what I use:

Fresh strawberries: I use ripe, in-season berries with a deep color for the sweetest, juiciest results. 

Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon accentuates the natural flavor of the strawberries and adds just enough of a tang to balance the sweetness. 

Water: I add cold water to the blender to help the strawberries blend as smoothly as possible, and to adjust the consistency of the finished juice.

Ice: I serve this strawberry juice over plenty of ice for a cold and refreshing drink. 

🔪 How To Make

The process for making this strawberry juice is just as simple as the ingredients list. Here is how I make it:

Prep strawberries: I start by removing the green stems, then rinse the berries under cold water, and roughly dice them before adding to the blender.

Blend ingredients: next, I add the diced strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 cup ice-cold water to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.

Adjust consistency: At this point, I check the texture and add a bit more water if I want a thinner juice. Then I blend again briefly.

Strain juice: I pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.

Pour and serve: I fill glasses with ice, pour the strawberry juice over the top, and serve immediately.

📖 Variations

While I love plain strawberry juice, the variations are endless, and I have enjoyed a few different takes on this recipe. These are 3 I think are worth trying:

Strawberry lemonade blend: I add 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the blender along with the diced strawberries. This produces a tart, sweet drink that my kids love! They have even asked me to make popsicles like it. 

Tropical juice version: For a drink fit for the tropics, I replace the cold water with 1/2 coconut water and swap out the lemon juice with lime juice and blend. I have even put a few pieces of pineapple in this one. I love serving this with a tiny drinking umbrella. 

Strawberry, mint, and watermelon: I add 2 cups of fresh, seeded watermelon and a few mint leaves to the blender and reduce the water to just 2-3 tablespoons. The watermelon adds another layer of sweetness while the fresh minty flavor livens up the drink. Using frozen watermelon cubes also works well if you want a slushy consistency. 

🍽 Serving Suggestions

I fully believe that this strawberry juice deserves all kinds of fanfare. And that is why I always serve it with other dishes that also feature fresh fruit. If you are serving this as part of a brunch, I recommend serving it with my strawberry donuts, for a bit of creamy decadence, and my Mexican fruit salad for another healthy dose of fresh, flavorful fruits. I also always make sure to keep a few fresh strawberries aside for a stunning garnish that will actually be eaten. 

A few months ago, strawberry season was coming to an end, and my juice was lacking that depth and sweetness. It was not bad, but it definitely needed some help. Since strawberries belong to the rose family, I thought of using some rosewater and strawberry simple syrup. But my husband suggested a spoonful of my lychee ice cream instead. It was no longer a juice but a decadent ice cream float, and the flavors worked way better than I could have imagined. 

🧊 Storing And ♨️ Reheating

Refrigeration: I store leftover strawberry juice in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I give it a good stir before serving.

Freezing: I pour any extra juice into ice cube trays and freeze until solid, then transfer the cubes into an airtight freezer-safe bag. These are great for adding to smoothies, lemonade, sparkling water, or iced tea. 

Reheating:  This juice is always served cold and does not require any reheating.

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