This Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat recipe is refreshing and straightforward to make. We worked to keep this recipe simple with few ingredients so you can quickly whip up this creamy and fruity drink.
If you are looking for a refreshing summer drink that is also cute, this is your new go-to favorite beverage.
💗It is pink!
❄️It is icy!
🥤It is refreshing.
We recently moved slightly out of the city. This means I don’t get to make as many Starbucks runs as I used to.
This is why I am now learning to make several of their recipes or at least my own copycat version.
Did you know that:
- The pink drink is actually called Strawberry Açaí Refreshers® Beverage. Yes, they weren’t overly creative and even called it the Pink Drink on their website.
So when at the store, you can just order the pink drink, and they will give you what you want. - This was originally a secret menu item. Finally, Starbucks officially added it to the menu in 2016. They did this to standardize the recipe because it had become so popular.
Ingredients in Starbucks Pink drink Copycat version
Tazo passion herbal tea – This tea is easy to get at many grocery stores these days, but you can also order it from Amazon. If you can’t find this tea, you can substitute it with berry tea.
Coconut milk – You can use different nut milk if you would prefer. We like this recipe with coconut milk, but you could use almond milk, for example.
White grape juice – This ingredient serves a few purposes for the recipe. One of the important ones is a sweetener.
Ice cubes
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Strawberries – The fresher and brighter the strawberries, the better. Now, they use freeze-dried strawberries but I prefer fresh or even frozen.
Does the Starbucks pink drink have caffeine?
No, this version of the pink drink does not have caffeine in it. We use a Tazo decaf berry tea. However, when making the drink, pay close attention to the type of tea you purchase. Most teas have caffeine, so the answer to this will vary depending on what you buy.
Now, it is essential to note that if you buy a pink drink from Starbucks, it contains caffeine. On their website, they note that it is lightly caffeinated. That is somewhat vague, but it does mean yes to the caffeine question, nonetheless.
Recipe variation ideas
- Add homemade whipped cream to the drink.
- Add blackberries
- Add blueberries
- Add frozen mixed berries
- Add honey for an extra touch of sweetness
- Add all of the ingredients with a bit of extra ice into a blender. Mix it all and turn it into a slushie.
Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Tazo Passion Herbal Tea cooled
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¾ cup white grape juice
- 1-2 tsp simple syrup optional, for added sweetness
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 4 freeze-dried or fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Tazo Passion Herbal Tea per package instructions and allow it to cool.
- Core and slice the strawberries.
- In a shaker or jar with a lid, combine the tea, coconut milk, white grape juice, and sweetener (if using) and shake well.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the pink drink mixture over the ice.
- Add extra strawberries on top, stir, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a closer Starbucks flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh ones.
- Adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup or honey if needed.
- Shake the drink well to blend flavors and achieve a frothy texture.
Conclusion
This is a fun summer drink but you can have it any time of the year. If you are feeling super adventurous add a bit of rum to the mixture and turn it into a fun cocktail for friends.
