This Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat is slightly sweet, light, refreshing, and dairy-free. Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s perfect for year-round sipping and so easy to make.
We also love to make a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino at home!
Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Acai Drink
If I’m not grabbing a coffee, I’m likely grabbing the “Pink Drink” when I’m at Starbucks. The Starbucks strawberry acai drink took the world by storm several years ago and I’ve certainly become a fan.
But like many restaurant favorites, it turns out that it’s pretty easy to make a homemade pink drink. And I’ve figured out how to do it with just 3 ingredients, which means I get to enjoy this drink whenever I want and for way less money!
There are several different copycat versions of this drink out there, many that use the powder refreshers and/or tea bags, but I think it’s more work and more expensive, with the same results as this recipe. This Pink Drink is slightly sweet, but not at all overpowering. It’s quite light and so refreshing.
What Is The Pink Drink?
The Pink Drink is one of Starbucks’ viral drinks that’s been around since 2016. It’s part of their Refreshers line, featuring a strawberry acai base, coconut milk, and real strawberries.
What’s In The Starbucks Pink Drink?
The original drink is made with a strawberry acai base, coconut milk, Tazo tea, and some other ingredients. But this Starbucks copycat recipe is made with just 3 main ingredients, while still maintaining the same wonderful flavor.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Strawberries – Freeze dried strawberries can replace the fresh ones, or use a combination of both.
- White Cran-Strawberry juice – Sometimes the white cran-strawberry juice can be challenging to find. If so, the cran-raspberry works great, too!
- Sweetened vanilla coconut milk – I use sweetened vanilla coconut milk so it’s dairy free and also gives the drink a touch of sweetness. This can be replaced with canned coconut milk or coconut cream, if preferred.
- Simple syrup (optional) – Feel free to add in some simple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Ice cubes
How to Make The Starbucks Pink Drink
Making this copycat Pink Drink at home couldn’t get any easier!
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Muddle the strawberries. Gently crush the strawberries with a muddler in a glass (or pitcher if making several drinks.)
- Combine the ingredients. Add in the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Enjoy. Serve over ice, with additional strawberry slices.
Tips & FAQs
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this copycat Starbucks Pink Drink, as well as a few common questions.
- Make it sweeter. If you like a super sweet drink, just add more simple syrup.
- Don’t pulverize the strawberries. The goal is to gently muddle the strawberries to release some of the juices, not to smash them completely. The slices should still be intact.
- Is the Pink Drink at Starbucks healthy? As far as Starbucks’ drinks go, this strawberry acai drink is relatively healthy. It’s not as sugary sweet as some of the other drinks, like frappes, or as high in calories.
- Is the Pink Drink safe for kids? Yes, the Pink Drink is great for kids – especially this homemade version! The OG Starbucks version does contain a bit of caffeine but this copycat version does not.
Can I Make This For A Crowd?
Absolutely! Just double or triple the ingredients to make the desired number of servings. You can even assemble everything in the pitcher earlier in the day and keep it in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before pouring into individual glasses over ice.
More Refreshing Drinks:
- Shirley Temple Drink
- Cherry Limeade (Sonic Copycat)
- Southern Style Sweet Tea
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Watermelon Juice
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Starbucks Pink Drink
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup stemmed and sliced fresh strawberries (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups Oceanspray White Cran-Strawberry Juice
- 1 cup sweetened vanilla coconut milk
- 4 teaspoons simple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- small ice cubes
Instructions
- In a pitcher, add the strawberries. Very gently crush the strawberries by using a muddler.
- Add the cran-strawberry juice, coconut milk, and simple syrup; stir to combine.
- Pour over ice in glasses to serve. Add additional strawberry slices for garnish, optional.
