Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Drink (Printable version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - ½ cup ice cubes
06 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
07 - ½ teaspoon green coffee bean extract
08 - ½ lemon, juiced

→ Garnish

09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice. Blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add cold water, ice cubes, simple syrup, green coffee bean extract, and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding additional simple syrup if desired.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes exactly like the Starbucks version but costs a fraction of the price, and you know exactly what's in it.
  • Takes ten minutes from fridge to glass, making it perfect for those moments when you need a pick-me-up without leaving home.
  • The balance of tart and sweet feels sophisticated but comes together with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step thinking you'll just blend it finer—those tiny seeds get stuck in your teeth and ruin the whole experience.
  • The green coffee extract is literally what makes this taste like the Starbucks version and not just a smoothie, so if you can find it, it's worth the small effort.
03 -
  • Freeze your glass for five minutes before pouring if you really want it to stay cold and perfect through the whole drink—this is what cafes do.
  • If you can't find white grape juice, any white juice works, but stay away from cranberry or anything red since it'll muddy the color.
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