This copycat Starbucks strawberry acai refresher recipe just takes 4 ingredients! Sweet and tangy lemonade combined with flavorful fruity juicy and dried strawberries, the ultimate refreshing drink.
Check out some other refreshing drink recipes, like freshly squeezed Strawberry Lemonade!
STRAWBERRY ACAI REFRESHER LEMONADE
Nothing better than this cool, fruity strawberry acai lemonade! Skip the high prices and long longs and make the popular Starbucks strawberry acai refresher at home. This easy homemade version comes together with just 3 simple ingredients. This drink is great to enjoy no matter what the occasion!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- White-Cran Strawberry- The key to achieving that berry flavor is the use of the white-cran strawberry juice. I like to use Ocean Spray juice, but you can also use an off-brand juice brand.
- Lemonade– You can use either freshly squeezed lemonade or store-bought lemonade.
- Acai Powder– For the acai flavors, this recipe calls for acai powder. You can totally leave the powder out, but if you are a big fan and will be making this often, I recommend investing in the powder for the added flavors.
- Strawberries– When you order Starbucks strawberry acai, you usually get dried strawberries in the drink. You can use either dried strawberries or fresh strawberries!
HOW TO MAKE COPYCAT STRAWBERRY ACAI LEMONADE
Enjoy this refreshing strawberry acai refresher in under 5 minutes!
- Add lemonade, white cran-strawberry juice, acai powder, strawberries and ice into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake to combine the ingredients.
- Add ice and additional strawberries to your serving cup and then pour the strawberry acai lemonade over the ice.
- Serve and enjoy!
STRAWBERRY ACAI VARIATIONS
- Pink Drink– Make this popular Starbucks pink drink and swap out the lemonade for coconut milk!
- Sparkling– Level up this drink by adding some sparkling lemon or lime water for a bubbly strawberry refresher.
- Strawberry Acai Tea– If you want this with a little caffeine kick add some green tea or black tea to this drink. You can also just add some green coffee extract! LI
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
This recipe makes 2 servings of strawberry acai lemonade, but you’ll have the entire jug of juice and lemonade, so you can easily make more throughout the week or prepare a large batch for parties.
No, you don’t necessarily need to add the acai powder. Although it does add the acai flavors, the refresher tastes just as good without it!
When ordering it from Starbucks, yes, the refresher has caffeine from the green coffee extract. But this copycat recipe does not contain any green coffee extract, so it does not have caffeine.
OTHER REFRESHING DRINK RECIPES-
There is nothing better than a refreshing cold drink! Try some of these classics:
Copycat Strawberry Acai Refresher Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white cran strawberry juice
- 1/3 cup lemonade
- 2 Tbsps dried strawberries
- 1 tsp acai powder
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemonade, white cranberry strawberry juice, acai powder, a few sliced strawberries, and a handful of ice.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until the ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
- Fill your serving glasses with fresh ice and a few additional strawberry slices for garnish.
- Carefully pour the shaken strawberry acai lemonade over the prepared glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing, fruity drink!
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