Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Drink (Printable version)

Fruity strawberry and açaí blend with hints of green coffee and lemon for a refreshing drink.

# What you need:

→ 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 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps to follow:

01 - Combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice in blender. Blend until 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.
04 - Taste mixture and add additional simple syrup if needed to reach desired sweetness level.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with ice. Top with strawberry slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Costs a fraction of the price compared to buying at Starbucks
  • Completely customizable to your preferred sweetness level
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for various dietary needs
  • Packed with antioxidants from strawberries and açaí
  • The optional green coffee extract provides a gentle energy boost without the jitters
02 -
  • Make a larger batch of the strawberry-açaí base and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick refreshers on demand
  • Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren't available, but reduce the ice slightly to maintain the right dilution
  • Invest in quality freeze-dried açaí powder for the most authentic flavor and vibrant color
  • Chill all your ingredients beforehand so the ice doesn't melt too quickly and dilute your drink
  • If you find the drink too tart, add simple syrup gradually—it's easier to add sweetness than to take it away
  • For meal prep, freeze the strained strawberry-açaí mixture in ice cube trays and blend with water and other ingredients when ready to serve
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