Refreshing Homemade Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe
A quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe to make a creamy, fruity, and refreshing pink drink at home that mimics the Starbucks favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including tea cooling time)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) sweetened black tea
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew 1 tea bag in 1 cup (8 fl oz) of hot water for 3–5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey until dissolved. Let it cool completely (about 10–15 minutes).
- Place 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries in a blender and pulse briefly to break into finer pieces without turning into powder.
- Add the cooled sweetened tea, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup to the blender. Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds to mix thoroughly.
- Add about 1 cup of ice cubes and blend again until smooth and frosty, about 15–20 seconds. Add more ice if a thicker texture is desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more vanilla syrup or sugar if needed. For creamier texture, add a splash more coconut milk.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a few whole freeze-dried or fresh strawberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the tea cool completely before blending to avoid curdling the coconut milk. Pulse freeze-dried strawberries before blending to avoid chunks. Use fresh ice cubes for best texture. Adjust sweetness and creaminess to taste. Can substitute almond or oat milk for coconut milk and green tea for black tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (355 ml)
- Calories: 140160
- Fat: 79
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Protein: 12
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