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Recipes » Drinks » Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe

Published: Sep 20, 2021 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe

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This creamy fruity drink is reminiscent of Starbucks’ pink drink. It is cute, refreshing, and reminds me of a pink starburst.

a copycat strarbucks pink drink in a tall glass garnished with a strawberry.

Have you tried the Starbucks pink drink that is blowing up Instagram?

They look so good, and you want to order one but it costs $5! Well, now you can make your own at home with this recipe for a copycat version that will cost about $2 or less per drink. 

It is fruity yet creamy. If you like pink starbursts, you’ll love this drink. Plus it’s hecka cute to sip on while shopping or running errands.

This recipe is very easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing.

If you don’t want to make a Starbucks run or are just plain socially awkward when ordering off of Starbucks’ secret menu like me give this homemade Starbucks pink drink recipe a try.

Table Of Contents hide
1 Why I Love This Drink
2 History
3 More Fun Drinks To Try
4 Ingredient Notes
5 How To Make the Starbucks Pink Drink At Home
6 How To Hull Strawberries
7 Does This Drink Contain Caffeine?
8 Tips
9 More Starbucks Copycat Recipes
10 Starbucks Pink Drink

Why I Love This Drink

  • Cheap: Make multiple servings of this drink for what you’d pay for one Starbucks beverage.
  • Easy: This drink is ready in minutes with just 4 common ingredients (plus ice).
  • Coffee Free: Not a java fan? This drink uses tea instead of coffee.

History

The Pink drink on the Starbucks menu is officially called a Strawberry Acai Refresher. It was originally a secret menu drink, but its popularity made it an official drink. It is believed to have been inspired by the Asian beverage strawberry milk tea.

This drink was first introduced at the end of 2009.


More Fun Drinks To Try

Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion

Chai Latte

Strawberry and Cream Mimosa

Sex On The Beach

Shirley Temple 

Sherbet Punch

Ingredient Notes

  • Acai Tea: Acai tea is a green tea blend of naturally occurring substances including antioxidants, amino acids, and mono sugars. It has been tied to health benefits and weight loss. However, in this recipe, we’ll use it to add flavor and a caffeine boost. You can use your favorite tea blend. Passionfruit, green tea, or even vanilla would be yummy options.
  • Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen.
  • Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is a white, semi-solid food produced from soaking and grinding raw coconut with hot water. The raw coconut meat is grated down to form a slurry and the slurry is then heated in water. It has more fat than typical non-dairy milk leading to an ultra-creamy drink. Look for it in the Asian section of your grocery store.

How To Make the Starbucks Pink Drink At Home

  1. Blend: Combine strawberries, sugar, tea, and ice in the blenders.
  2. Pour in coconut milk.

 

a tall glass filled with a pink drink made with strawberries and coconut milk.

How To Hull Strawberries

To easily hull strawberries insert a knife near the stem. Turn the strawberry (not the knife) to cut around the tough center. Discard the hulls. To skip this step you can use frozen or precut berries.

Does This Drink Contain Caffeine?

Because of the tea, this drink does contain a small amount of caffeine. If serving to kids or sensitive individuals decaf tea can be substituted.

a strawberry coconut milk smoothie with tea with strawberries scattered around.

Tips

  1. Adjust the sugar to your desired level of sweetness. You could also use simple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free option if desired. 
  2. Serve in a tall glass with a straw.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or your favorite berries to make it your own.
  4. Use fruit juice ice cubes to avoid a watered-down drink.
  5. Steep your tea for as long or short as you prefer. I usually go for around 3-5 minutes.

More Starbucks Copycat Recipes

Starbucks Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino

Caramel Frappuccino

Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Starbucks Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake

Cinnamon Dolce Latte

 

Starbucks Pink Drink

This creamy fruity drink tastes just like a pink starburst! The cutest and most refreshing summer drink ever!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Large Drinks
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 12 Large Strawberries Hulled
  • 1½ Tablesppons Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Acai Green Tea Chilled
  • 1 Cup Ice Cubes
  • ¾ Cup Coconut Milk
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Instructions

  • Place 8 strawberries, sugar, chilled tea ,and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Divide drink between 2 large glasses. Top with coconut milk.
  • Garnish with remaining strawberries if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes
  • Acai Tea: You can use your favorite tea blend. Passionfruit, green tea, or even vanilla would be yummy options.
  • Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen.
  • Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is a white, semi-solid food produced from soaking and grinding raw coconut with hot water.  Look for it in the Asian section of your grocery store
Tips
  1. Adjust the sugar to your desired level of sweetness. You could also use simple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free option if desired. 
  2. Serve in a tall glass with a straw.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or your favorite berries to make it your own.
  4. Use fruit juice ice cubes to avoid a watered-down drink.
  5. Steep your tea for as long or short as you prefer. I usually go for around 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg
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adapted via We Are Not Martha

 

 

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  1. Catalina says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    This pink drink is so flavorful and so perfect for a relaxing moment!

    Reply
  2. Amanda Livesay says

    September 22, 2021 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    This is so pretty and so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Sandra says

    September 21, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    My kids really enjoyed this! Such a fun drink! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. katerina @ diethood.com says

    September 21, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    We tried this and it was absolutely amazing! LOVE it!

    Reply
  5. Beth says

    September 20, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is right up my alley! I had all the ingredients in the house so I whipped it up this evening. It is just as good as Starbucks and a lot less expensive.

    Reply
  6. Erik says

    September 20, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    Such a pretty color, and perfect for this time of year.

    Reply
  7. S Vader says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    This looks like the Starbucks version. And much less expensive too!

    Reply
  8. Miranda says

    July 21, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t tried the pink drink yet at Starbucks but I can’t wait to make my own now! This sounds wonderful!

    Reply

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