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Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink at Home copycat recipe

Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe (Make It at Home!)

Recreate the iconic Starbucks Pink Drink at home with this simple copycat recipe! This refreshing beverage combines sweet strawberry acai flavors with creamy coconut milk and freeze-dried strawberries for a beautiful pink Instagram-worthy drink. It's the perfect balance of fruity, tropical, and creamy that made this Starbucks favorite a viral sensation.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white grape juice chilled
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk from carton, not canned
  • 1/4 cup acai berry juice or powder mixed with water
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries for garnish and flavor
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar or simple syrup optional, to taste

Equipment

  • tall glass
  • spoon or straw for stirring
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, filling it about three-quarters full to ensure your drink stays cold and refreshing. The ice will also help blend the colors beautifully as you mix the ingredients together.
  2. In a separate container or directly in the glass, combine the white grape juice and acai berry juice, stirring gently to mix the two liquids together. You'll notice the mixture taking on a light pink hue that serves as the base for your Pink Drink.
  3. Add the sliced fresh or frozen strawberries to the glass, allowing them to settle among the ice cubes. These strawberries will infuse the drink with natural fruit flavor and add beautiful pops of red throughout the beverage.
  4. Pour the coconut milk slowly over the ice and juice mixture, watching as it creates a gorgeous layered effect before mixing. The coconut milk should be from a carton rather than canned for the right consistency and creamy texture without being too heavy.
  5. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add the white sugar or simple syrup at this point and stir gently with a spoon or straw. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference, keeping in mind that the freeze-dried strawberries will add a bit more sweetness.
  6. Sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberries on top of the drink, allowing some to float on the surface while others sink into the beverage. These add an intense strawberry flavor and create that signature Pink Drink appearance with visible fruit pieces.
  7. Give the drink a gentle stir to combine all the layers, watching as the white coconut milk swirls into the pink juice creating a beautiful marbled effect. The drink should have a uniform light pink color once fully mixed.
  8. Serve immediately with a wide straw to catch the strawberry pieces, enjoying the refreshing combination of tropical coconut and sweet berry flavors. The drink is best consumed right away while the ice is still frozen and the flavors are perfectly balanced.