The reviews are in and we love that you can make your favorite Starbucks drink at home with this tasty Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat. Indulge in this homemade vegan drink recipe made with the best ingredients. We all love a diy refresher and this blended goodness is no exception.
Lucky for you, with this easy to follow recipe you can enjoy this pink starburst drink venti or grande right at home! Enjoy this any time of the year for a quick pick me during the day. It even fits a keto diet.
If you love this tasty drink, try our Pink Beetroot Latte. Or our Strawberry Brazilian Limeade for a refreshing summer drink.
Starbucks Drink
The original drink is popular because of its appealing aesthetic and taste. It is a refreshing and fruity drink, made with Strawberry Acai Refresher, coconut milk, and a scoop of strawberries.
The vibrant pink color and the attractive name, coupled with an Instagram-worthy appearance, make it perfect for capturing the perfect picture on social media. The drink is also customizable, and customers can make it healthier or sweeter, depending on their preference. It also caters to the increasing demand for plant-based and non-coffee options at Starbucks.
Now you don't have to wait in line or spend a fortune getting this amazing drink. With these easy to follow recipe it can be all yours at home.
Try this other copycat Startbucks drink White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Cost: Making it at home can be a cost-effective alternative to buying it from Starbucks.
- Convenience: Some people may not have a Starbucks location nearby and prefer making their own drinks at home.
- Customization: Making the drink at home allows you to customize the recipe to your liking, such as adjusting the sweetness or adding extra fruit.
- Health-conscious: When you diy, it allows you to control the ingredients and make a healthier version by using natural sweeteners and fresh fruits.
- Social media trend: It's always fun to make a social media trend!
Ingredients
If you want to make any adjustments, make sure to look at our variations and substitutions for ideas. You can always make it sweeter, or creamier based on your preferences.
- Tazo passionfruit tea- This is a caffeine free tea found in most tea sections of the grocery store. You can easily substitute it for more juice instead.
- White Cran Strawberry Juice- We really love the taste and look that this gives the drink.
- Coconut milk- This vegan based cream is what makes this drink so popular, because it's plant-based. You can also try other nut milks like almond, or oat. But we love the coconut flavor you get with the coconut milk.
- Fresh Strawberries- Fresh strawberries is what gives the drink it's iconic flavor and look.
- Simple syrup- You can use granulated sugar instead to give the drink the sweetness you want.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Make the tea and add it to the bottom of the glass.
2. Pour in the white cran strawberry juice and mix together.
3. Next pour in the coconut milk and mix altogether. You will get a beautiful pink drink color.
4. Add in ice, simple syrup, and crushed strawberries and enjoy!
Hint: Test the drink before adding any sweetener. Then add a small amount at time until you get the sweetness you're looking for.
Dragon Drink vs. Pink Drink
The Dragon Drink is a newer version of the original Pink Drink. They both have a similar look as they both are a bright pink color. This recipe is made with a strawberry base while the Dragon Drink has a mango and dragon fruit base. It's more of tropical drink. Both of the drinks have a coconut milk base.
Substitutions
This drink is naturally gluten free and vegan. Below are some suggestions to mess around with the flavors to make it just right for you.
- Frozen Strawberries- instead of fresh strawberries, use frozen strawberries. You may want to skip the ice if you use this option.
- Strawberry Juice - Instead of cran strawberry juice, try using strawberry juice. This is a little more difficult to find.
- White Grape Juice - Use white grape juice instead of cran strawberry juice.
- Almond Milk- To keep this plant based, use a vegan milk almond milk instead of coconut milk.
- Oat Milk- Another vegan milk that can be used is oat milk. This has a really creamy texture that can add a lot to the drink.
Helpful Hints
- Making this drink doesn't have to be hard. Use whatever you have on hand! You could make this with strawberries, different kinds of juice and your favorite vegan creamer or milk.
- If you don't mind it not being vegan, you can use heavy whipping cream, or any style of milk you would like.
- Sweeten with your favorite sweetener, whether that be a simple syrup, or granulated sugar. You can also do a strawberry syrup, coconut syrup or vanilla syrup for added flavor.
- This doesn't have the original green coffee extract but it can be added in if you want it.
How to Serve
- Drink this as a fun solo drink to enjoy a cool refreshing drink on a hot summer day, or you can sip this pool side with a bowl of Mango Habanero Salsa and chips.
- Or make this a fun girls night drink and serve with deviled strawberries, and chocolate covered blueberries.
Equipment
For this recipe you will need need a mug to make the tea, and a large cup to mix all the liquids together. This recipe doesn't require much to make a tasty drink!
We loved buying these cute Starbucks Cup to make this drink looks official! Also you may want a mug for making the tea.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator if not drinking right away. This drink is best if made and consumed right away. If you do wait, make sure to stir because the juices and milks will separate.
This recipe does not freeze well.
Top tip
This recipe is very versatile! Make it your own with whatever ingredients you have on hand. It will still taste amazing if you use a different flavor of juice or try out a different kind of milk.
FAQ
Yes, when purchased from Starbucks it contains green coffee extract. Make at home and control what ingredients you put in. This recipe lets you enjoy the flavors without the added caffeine.
A mixture of strawberries, strawberry juice, coconut milk, and passionfruit tea.
To but this drink at Starbucks, it cost anywhere from 4.65-5.95 depending on the size you get and where you live. If you make it at home, you can make it for a fraction of the cost and you can make much more.
It tastes like strawberries accented with coconut and a little tang from the passionfruit and juice.
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Recipe
Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Tazo passionfruit tea this can easily be substituted for more juice
- ½ cup White Cran Strawberry Juice
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup strawberries ½ crushed
- 1-2 Tablespoons simple syrup this can easily be substituted with granulated sugar
Instructions
- Make the passionfruit tea according to package directions and allow to cool.
- Chop ¼ cup strawberries, and crush half of them. Place on the bottom of a cup. Measure in the tea, juice and coconut milk and stir to combine. Add simple syrup to taste (you may find this sweet enough without any) and stir to combine. Mix in ice and remaining strawberries and enjoy!
Notes
- If you substitute the passion tea for more juice, leave out the simple syrup at the end or it will be too sweet.
- When purchased at Starbucks, this drink has green coffee in it, which can be added if desired.
Andrea
I saw this trend on Tiktok and was looking for a good copycat recipe without the green tea, this starbucks pink drink is perfect. I keep calling it starburst pink drink because it tastes soooo good.
Amanda
Made this for a girls night, it was the perfect copycat drink we all loved it! Everyone wanted the recipe.