Refreshing Copycat Pink Drink (Better Than Starbucks & Budget-Friendly!)
Make a similar Starbucks pink drink recipe with strawberries and coconut milk!
Save money and get your “Starbies” (as my teenager calls it) fix at home! 😆
She happens to LOVE the pink drink from Starbucks, and we recently discovered how easy it is to whip it up at home using coconut milk. The best part is that you can customize each component to your taste using fresh ingredients.
The result is a smooth and creamy coconut iced drink with fresh sweet strawberries that tastes like love! What a fun way to treat the family all year long.
You can skip the long line at Starbucks and save money by making the famous Starbucks Pink Drink at home with our easy copycat recipe! It’s the perfect sweet and fruity drink recipe on a hot summer day!
What is in the Pink Drink at Starbucks?
According to Starbucks.com, the popular iced Pink Drink is made using their Strawberry Acai Refresher base (which has white grape concentrate and green coffee extract), coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. Green coffee is what gives it the caffeine component.
My homemade version will be using green tea, coconut milk, and fresh strawberry puree. So, to be clear, this won’t taste exact but has similar vibes using easy-to-find ingredients! Honestly, I enjoyed this homemade version even more!
Keto Tip! If you’re trying to cut carbs, be sure to check out our keto Starbucks-inspired pink drink recipe on Hip2Keto.com.
Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe
yield: 1 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 20 MINUTES
Strawberry-sweetened tea gets a creamy twist from a splash of coconut milk.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2/3 cup brewed green tea, chilled
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup white grape juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or desired sweetener)
- garnish: extra sliced strawberries
Directions
1
Add fresh strawberries to a large jar or cup. Use a hand blender to puree the strawberries. (You could also puree them using a blender instead.)Â
2
Add the chilled brewed tea, coconut milk, grape juice, and sugar. Mix well.
3
Pour the mixture into a cup of ice. Add extra sliced strawberries to garnish. Enjoy cold.
Tips to keep in mind when making a copycat Starbucks Pink Drink recipe:
- I start by pureeing fresh strawberries using an immersion blender. You can mash them or even use a blender instead.
- You can use any type of milk for this recipe: I’m a fan of coconut milk (and it’s what Starbucks uses for their Pink Drink), but almond milk or regular dairy milk will work great for this recipe as well.
- I sweetened my drink with a little sugar, but feel free to choose a sweetener of choice. Classic simple syrup, agave, or even honey would all be other ways to make sure your drink is sweetened to taste!
- Be sure to brew your green tea ahead of time so it has time to chill in the fridge.
Refreshing and delicious!
So long, Starbucks! We’re making our own Pink Drink at home for less money and in less time than it takes for us to head to the cafe. I personally love that you can taste more of the iced tea in this version with a subtle sweet taste instead of being overly sweet like the Starbucks version.
Here’s what my teammate Emily said after sipping her Pink Drink:
“Who knew you could make the popular Pink Drink at home?! It tastes exactly like the Starbucks version, maybe even better. I like making this myself and being able to control the amount of sweetness, and now I can make it any time of the year!”
Want a ready-made copycat drink for when you don’t have time to make your own?
Amazon has this Calpico Strawberry Non-Carbonated 16.9oz Bottle 6-Pack which tastes just like the Starbucks drink!
Although we haven’t tried this yet, Hip Reader Chrissy suggested it, and we can’t wait to taste it! (Thanks, Chrissy!) Note that you can also find this drink in single bottles at places like Walmart and World Market, although stock and price will vary by location.
Make our refreshing McDonald’s Shamrock Shake copycat recipe next!
Hi Lina!!! First and foremost, your drink and recipe look DELISH! A perfect summer treat to try at home. I truly look forward to and love your recipes through the years. Also, on a side note, I have always admired your cute watch, and silver accessories. May I ask what brand it is? I’ve been looking for something similar. I’ve found Citizen, Bulova, and Cartier. Thanks in advance! 🙂
Aww, Patty—what a sweet comment! 💕 I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Lina—she’ll be so excited to hear how much you’ve enjoyed her recipes over the years! Lina shared that her watch is a Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Octagon Ladies Watch, a special gift from her husband about 20 years ago. Her silver bracelets are mostly from Brighton, and while they’re mostly retired styles now, she’s loved how well they’ve held up through the years. 💖
Jessica- Thanks SO much for the speedy reply! Really appreciate you sharing the details from Lina! Figured the watch had a special story, as it’s such a classy look. Hope you and your team have a fun summer! Keep up the good work, as it’s much appreciated! 🙂
You’re so sweet, Patty—thanks a bunch for the kind words! 😊 So glad I could help, and I totally agree, that watch has such a timeless, classy vibe. Wishing you a wonderful summer too! 💛