Strawberry juice Recipe

by Erika Penzer Kerekes

Strawberry juice or strawberry smoothie

by Erika Kerekes June-22-2012

Whether you call it juice or a smoothie, this velvety-smooth fresh strawberry drink will dress up your next picnic. If you don't have a professional-strength blender, you might want to strain the finished product before serving.

Ingredients

• 3 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulls on
• 1 lime, juice only (about 1/8 cup)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water (or more to achieve desired texture)

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Add more water as needed to achieve desired texture. I like my strawberry juice the consistency of whole milk, but you may want yours thinner or thicker.Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 7 mins Yield: approximately 1.5 quarts