Perfect Strawberry Smoothie: 6 Variations to Inspire You
A good strawberry smoothie can be made with vodka, wine, or cachaça, not to mention the key elements of this type of drink: fruit and condensed milk – or a chilled substitute that you'll learn about in this article.
All options are valid when it comes to pleasing the taste of your customers or guests.
And if the best way to win people's love is through their stomach, there's nothing better than having a really tasty and different drink to go with it, right?
Now, see everything you need to know to make the best strawberry smoothies in your region!
5 best types of strawberry smoothie
The five best strawberry smoothies are those made with vodka, ice cream, wine, gin, and, believe it or not, even non-alcoholic ones! This drink is perfect for any type of crowd because it's incredibly versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
1. Strawberry and vodka smoothie
The most classic strawberry milkshake recipes call for vodka. A modest amount is more than plenty to give the drink its alcohol flavor and make it tasty, but you can add more if you'd like.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
100 mL of vodka
7 to 10 strawberries
1 can of condensed milk
Ice to taste
Preparation method
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Serve in a glass garnished with strawberry chunks and syrup.
Prefer something a little different? The next version does the trick!
2. Strawberry wine smoothie
This is an unconventional variation of the drink, which will please wine fans a lot.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients
1 L of sparkling or white wine
8 strawberries
1 can of condensed milk
2 tablespoons of refined sugar
Ice to taste
Preparation method
- Separate the ingredients and clean the strawberries before starting.
- Put everything in the blender.
- Then, turn on the device, let each ingredient mix and that's it!
The tip here is to use the wine already chilled to avoid using too much ice and to fully enjoy the flavor of the drink! Just like that, you now have another drink variation to add to your menu.
3. Strawberry and gin smoothie
Among the many gin cocktail recipes , this one is sure to become a crowd favorite. There's no secret: just add a shot of gin to the strawberry smoothie. Check it out!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
200 mL of gin
7 to 10 strawberries
1 can of condensed milk
Ice to taste
Preparation method
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Blend everything in pulse mode to break up the ice.
- Then, beat a little more at medium speed.
- Then, just serve the drink in a pretty glass.
Simple and tasty!
4. Strawberry smoothie with ice cream
A scoop of ice cream that complements the strawberry flavor, such as vanilla or chocolate, will be a hit in either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic version of the smoothie . You can follow the previous recipes and simply add it as an "extra," or make it as explained below.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients
250g vanilla or chocolate ice cream
500ml milk
8 to 10 strawberries
Alcoholic beverage of your choice (optional)
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the milk and ice cream.
- Add the strawberries, the alcoholic option (if desired) and blend everything again.
- The result will be a chilled and super creamy drink to enjoy.
5. Strawberry smoothie with condensed milk (alcohol-free)
Yes! Those who don't drink alcohol also deserve a delicious drink. Besides being simpler and cheaper to make, you can also reach a segment of the public who doesn't want or can't drink.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
7 to 10 strawberries
1 box (200 mL) of cream
1 can of condensed milk
Ice to taste
Preparation method
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Beat until the mixture is smooth.
- If there is still a lot of ice, select the “pulse” option to break it up a little more.
How to make strawberry milkshake with cachaça?
Also known as strawberry caipirinha with condensed milk, this recipe is present on the menu of bars, restaurants and also at dinner with friends.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
100 mL of cachaça
16 strawberries
8 tablespoons of condensed milk
8 ice cubes
4 tablespoons of filtered ice water
Preparation method
- In a cocktail shaker, add the already cleaned strawberries and sugar.
- Crush the fruit with a muddler and combine it with the sugar.
- Close the shaker after adding the ice cubes, water, and condensed milk.
- Shake well to mix the ingredients.
- Serve in a glass of your choice and garnish with a strawberry to finish.
With the exception of this last masterpiece, basically every smoothie consists of throwing a few ingredients into the blender. In fact, even the last recipe tastes good if made in a less professional way, mind you!
