Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Drink (Printable Version)

Vibrant strawberry and açaí drink blended with citrus and green coffee extract for a refreshing treat.

# Components:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon freeze-dried açaí powder
03 - 2 tablespoons white grape juice

→ Beverage

04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - 0.5 cup ice cubes
06 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
07 - 0.5 teaspoon green coffee bean extract
08 - 0.5 lemon, juiced

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice in blender. Process until completely smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add cold water, ice cubes, simple syrup, green coffee bean extract, and lemon juice to pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
04 - Taste beverage and add additional simple syrup if needed to achieve desired sweetness level.
05 - Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes only 10 minutes from start to finish with no cooking required
  • Costs a fraction of the café version while tasting just as delicious
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for various dietary needs
  • Easily customizable sweetness and flavor intensity
  • Beautiful presentation makes it ideal for entertaining or self-care moments
02 -
  • Freeze strawberry slices ahead of time to use in place of regular ice cubes—they'll keep your drink cold without diluting the flavor
  • Invest in quality freeze-dried açaí powder from health food stores or online retailers for the most authentic color and flavor
  • Make a double or triple batch of the strained fruit concentrate and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for quick refreshers throughout the week
  • Adjust the lemon juice to your taste—more for tanginess, less for a sweeter profile
  • For a perfectly Instagram-worthy presentation, rim your glass with sugar before pouring
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