Description
The Starbucks Pink Drink is a vibrant, fruity, and creamy beverage combining sweet, tangy strawberries with smooth coconut milk. It offers a perfectly balanced, refreshing experience ideal for warm days, featuring a stunning bright pink color and tropical flavors that are easy to customize and enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients
- Strawberry Acai Base (store-bought or homemade blend of strawberry puree, white grape juice, and acai juice), 1 cup
- Fresh Strawberries, sliced, 1/2 cup
- Coconut Milk, 3/4 cup
- Ice Cubes, enough to fill the glass
Optional Ingredients
- Simple Syrup or sugar substitute, to taste
- Almond Milk or Oat Milk (alternative to coconut milk)
- Fresh Mint Leaves, a few for garnish or infusion
- Blueberries or Raspberries, 1/4 cup for extra berry flavor
- Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 scoop for added nutrition
- Sparkling Water, as a substitute for still water or to add fizz
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Acai Base: Measure one cup of strawberry acai base or create your own by blending strawberry puree, a splash of white grape juice, and acai juice until well combined, offering a sweet and tart fruity foundation.
- Add Fresh Strawberries: Slice fresh strawberries into halves or quarters, then add them into your glass or mixing container to infuse natural sweetness and enhance texture.
- Combine with Coconut Milk: Pour 3/4 cup of creamy coconut milk over the strawberry acai mixture and stir gently to blend the creamy texture without diminishing the vibrant pink color.
- Add Ice Cubes: Fill your cup generously with ice cubes to chill the drink, making it crisp and refreshingly cool—perfect for warm weather.
- Sweeten to Taste: If you prefer a sweeter drink, gradually add simple syrup or your preferred sugar substitute, stirring carefully to integrate without overpowering the fruit flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the completed mixture into a clear glass or cup to showcase the beautiful pink hue and fresh fruit pieces, then enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor impact.
- Chill coconut milk and strawberry acai base beforehand to keep the drink cold without relying solely on ice.
- Adjust the amount of ice to control the creaminess versus dilution balance of the drink.
- Add sweetener in small increments to maintain the natural fruit taste.
- Serve in a clear glass to highlight the pink color and appealing presentation.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours; fresh fruit texture may change.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects the texture and creaminess of the coconut milk.
- Reheating is not advised; stir well after refrigeration to reblend ingredients if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Starbucks Pink Drink, Strawberry Acai, Coconut Milk Drink, Summer Beverage, Dairy-Free Refreshment, Fruity Drink