Prepare the Base:
In a blender, combine 1 cup of water or coconut water, fruit juice, freeze-dried fruit powder, and green coffee extract (if using).
Blend for 10-15 seconds to ensure the powder is dissolved, and everything is mixed well.
Sweeten the Drink:
Add 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup or your preferred sweetener to the mixture. Stir or blend again to combine.
Add Ice and Fruit:
Fill a glass with ice cubes. You can also freeze fruit (such as sliced strawberries or mango chunks) into ice cubes for an added burst of flavor.
Pour the prepared refresher mixture over the ice.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish your drink with fresh fruit slices, such as strawberries, blueberries, or mango, for extra flavor and color.
Stir the mixture, and serve immediately with a straw!
Customizations for Starbucks Refresher Variations
Strawberry Acai Refresher
Use strawberry juice or acai juice and add freeze-dried strawberry powder. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
Use mango juice and freeze-dried dragonfruit powder (if available) for the signature bright pink color. Garnish with fresh dragonfruit or mango slices.
Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
Use hibiscus tea as your base and add mixed berry juice, such as blueberry or raspberry juice. Garnish with fresh berries and a slice of lime.