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Starbucks Refreshers Recipe

Learn how to make Starbucks Refreshers at home with this easy recipe. These fruity, energizing drinks are perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up!

Equipment

  • Blender or shaker bottle
  • Glass or tumbler
  • Spoon or straw for mixing
  • Ice cube tray (optional for frozen fruit cubes)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water or coconut water for a tropical twist
  • 1/2 cup fruit juice such as strawberry, acai, or mango juice
  • 1-2 tbsp simple syrup or your preferred sweetener
  • 1/4 tsp freeze-dried fruit powder such as strawberry or acai powder
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1-2 tbsp green coffee extract optional, for an extra boost of caffeine
  • Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or mango slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 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.