Strawberry juice is a refreshing, delicious way to start the day. It’s full of antioxidants and vitamin C; this juice has so many uses too. The flavor is like biting into a fresh strawberry in the spring.

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This strawberry juice recipe is totally customizable, too. Like it sweeter? Just add more sugar. Like a tart, refreshing drink? Add more lemon.

With only 3 ingredients, you can make a variety of drinks and more.

This recipe is a classic that our grandmothers used to make. A great way to use up a lot of berries while they are fresh.

How to Store Fresh Strawberries

Fresh strawberries have a very short shelf life. Learning how to store them properly will save you a lot of money and wasted food. Through a lot of research and trial and error, we have found 2 methods that work pretty well for storing strawberries.

The first is to make a solution of one part white vinegar to three parts cold water. Make sure you sort through the berries first. Any that are already showing signs of going bad should be discarded. Dunk the berries for a few seconds. Drain well. Then the berries need to be dried. We found this post on Food52 blog and it worked really well.

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Line a salad spinner with a few layers of paper towel and spin the berries lightly. Then store the berries in a container lined with fresh paper towel, with the lid on but not fully sealed.

The second is to sort through your quart of berries and discard any that are bad. Gently place berries back in the quart container that they came in. Do not wash the berries first! Store refrigerated up to a week. If, in the meantime, you see any berries showing signs of mold or dark spots, remove them from the quart box.

What You Need

• Strawberries – the fresher the better. You can also use your own fresh frozen berries.
• Sugar – substitute raw sugar, brown sugar, artificial sweetener, or honey, if you’d like. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
• Lemon juice – fresh or bottled may be used.

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How to Make Strawberry Juice

Tips for the Best Juice

• Use fresh berries. The fresher the better. See section above for the best way to store strawberries. You can also use fresh frozen berries.
• Sweeter berries will make a sweeter juice. Taste test the juice and add more lemon or sugar to taste.
• You can substitute lime juice for the lemon juice for a slightly different twist.
• You can use other fruits and vegetables to change it up as well. Try raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apple, carrot, celery, cucumber. The possibilities are endless.
• Also try different herbs and spices. Fresh ginger, mint, lemon balm,

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How to Store Strawberry Juice

Juice is best fresh, but it can be stored. Juice must be stored in the refrigerator. It will last about a week. For longer storage, you can certainly freeze it in bags or containers.

How to Use Strawberry Juice

• Make a refreshing strawberry drink. Just add water, club soda, or seltzer.
• Use it for strawberry daiquiris or margaritas.
• It is great to use in strawberry pie filling, strawberry jam, or strawberry sauce, instead of adding water. This will make the jam and sauces extra flavorful.
• Strawberry lemonade is a totally refreshing summer drink.
• Use it to make homemade ice cream.

Tools That Make This Recipe Work

If you don’t already have these, this is where most people struggle.

• Blender – Breaks down the strawberries into a smooth, flavorful juice. Without one, it’s difficult to extract as much juice, and you’ll end up with a chunky texture.
• Paring Knife – Makes quick work of hulling strawberries and trimming any blemishes. Using a larger knife is slower and can waste more fruit.
• Fine Mesh Sieve – Strains out seeds and pulp for a smoother drink. Skip it if you like pulp, but if you want silky juice, this tool makes all the difference.
• Reamer – Extracts every drop of juice from your citrus without the seeds. Squeezing by hand works, but you’ll lose juice and make more of a mess.
• Glass Beverage Dispenser – Perfect for serving strawberry juice at parties, picnics, or family gatherings. Without one, you’ll be refilling smaller pitchers or jugs more often.
• Freezer Containers – Let you freeze extra juice for later without worrying about spills or freezer burn. Regular containers may crack or leave too much air, affecting freshness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Originally published July 7, 2021. Updated with new content January 3, 2022