Starbucks Pink Drink

Name: Starbucks Pink Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 1 tea bag Tazo Passion Herbal Tea; 2 tablespoons simple syrup; 1/2 cup white grape juice; 3 tablespoons coconut milk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh strawberries

December 22, 2020 by Stephanie Manley, Last Updated October 26, 2021 30 Comments

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Starbucks Pink Drink is a sweet and fruity treat made with herbal tea, coconut milk, and strawberries. It’s perfect for people who do not drink caffeine, children, and those who want a street treat.

homemade Starbucks pink drink in two glasses and fresh strawberries

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On a hot summer day, you know that pink drink Starbucks serves is calling your name. But who wants to pay Starbucks’ prices? If you can’t escape your cravings for the sweet and tangy thirst-quenching taste of Starbucks Pink Drink, but don’t want to go broke, try making it at home. This homemade Starbucks Pink Drink recipe is caffeine-free, so you will feel good about allowing everyone in your family to enjoy it. And it is a good thing that the recipe is so easy to prepare because once you make it, it’s sure to become one of the most request summer treats in your house.

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What’s in a Starbucks Pink Drink?

This drink is made with a Strawberry Acai Base, Coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. It is a caffeinated drink.

The copycat version

For this recipe, I have a few swaps I am going to use for this recipe. The taste is very close. If you can find the Starbucks VIA Instant Refreshers, Very Berry Hibiscus you should purchase those, but I haven’t seen those available in the stores or on the Starbucks website in a very long time.

So let’s make the drink with what you can find, and again, I think you will find it tastes very close.

The ingredients for Starbucks Pink Drink are TAZO Passion Herbal Tea, white grape juice, coconut milk, standard simple syrup, and strawberries for a garnish. You can use your favorite brands for most of the ingredients, but you must use TAZO Passion Herbal tea. After all, it is the secret to the beautiful color and complex tartness of this drink with its hibiscus flowers, orange peel, rose hips, passion fruit, and cinnamon. If you can’t find it locally, you can order it online.

The one unusual ingredient you might not be using day-to-day in your kitchen is coconut milk. Coconut milk is not the same as coconut water you are probably more familiar with since many companies market it as a natural sports drink. For this recipe, you need the taste and thicker consistency of coconut milk. You can find coconut milk in cans, but the ideal variety for you to pick up is in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

When shopping for white grape juice, look for low sugar or a no-sugar-added variety since you will be adding plenty of sweetness in the form of simple syrup. For the pinkest drink, you should buy the palest white grape juice you can find.

We are going to make a simple syrup to get this drink sweet, and instead of using expensive freeze-dried strawberries, we are going to use fresh strawberries.

Tips For Making and Serving Homemade Starbucks Pink Drink

Make it by the pitcherful. Why waste time making each drink individually? Just make a larger batch by multiplying the recipe by four. Make it early in the day and store it covered in the fridge. Leave the strawberries out, and then add them into each individual glass along with ice.
Make it a Pink Drink slushie. Everyone loves a slushie when it’s hot outside, and it is easy to transform this drink into one. All you need to do is prepare the tea in advance. Let it cool to room temperature, and then stir in the white grape juice. Freeze the mixture in an ice cube tray. When you want to make a Pink Drink slushie, put the coconut milk, simple syrup, and strawberries into the blender along with frozen cubes of tea and white grape juice. Blend until smooth and serve. Try with a shot of rum for an island-inspired cocktail.

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Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

Water
Sugar
TAZO Passion Herbal Tea
White grape juice
Coconut milk
Strawberries

How to Make Starbucks Pink Drink

Prepare simple syrup by placing water and sugar into a saucepan.
Heat on medium-high just until mixture begins to boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.
Prepare one bag of tea in a cup of boiling water.
Steep tea for five minutes.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before you make the drink.
Add simple syrup, half of the tea, and white grape juice to a glass. Stir well.
Add additional tea to fill the glass three-quarters full. Stir well.
Add coconut milk and stir well.
Add chopped strawberries and serve immediately.

Homemade Starbucks pink drink and fresh strawberries

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the copycat version caffeine-free?

Yes, this recipe is caffeine-free, you can add about 1/4 teaspoon of green coffee powder to this recipe, this will give you a boost of caffeine. I don’t feel it impacts the flavor in any substantial way.

Can I make the pink drink with another type of milk instead of coconut milk?

Yes, you can make your pink drink with different types of milk. You could try this with soy milk, dairy milk, or your favorite type of nut milk.

How do I make this with the Starbucks VIA Refreshers?

Use 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon Starbucks VIA Instant Refreshers, Very Berry Bisbiscus, 1/2 cup grape juice, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped strawberries, and 1 cup of ice. Place all into a shaker, and shake.

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