✔ Updated · caffeine-free base, step photos and make-ahead tips
My copycat Starbucks Pink Drink is creamy, fruity and the prettiest shade of pink: berry tea, coconut milk and strawberries over ice. I make a big jar on hot afternoons for a fraction of the café price.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Brew the tea double strength and chill it completely before adding coconut milk, so the ice doesn't water the drink down.
Why You'll Love This Pink Drink
- Caffeine-free, so the whole family can have one.
- Creamy but light, coconut milk keeps it dairy-free.
- Make-ahead, the tea base keeps 4 days in the fridge.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Pick the right coconut milk. Use the drinkable carton kind, not canned. Canned coconut milk is far too thick and rich here.
- Want the caffeine boost? The café drink gets a little caffeine from green coffee extract. Steep 1 green tea bag with the berry tea to get a similar lift.
- Sweeten smart. Agave and simple syrup dissolve instantly in a cold drink. Granulated sugar sinks to the bottom, so stir it into the hot tea instead.
- Freeze-dried strawberries. They give the café look and soak up the drink like little sponges. Fresh slices are lovely too.
- Batch it. Make a quadruple batch of the tea base and keep it in a jar in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add coconut milk and ice per glass.
- Tweak the ratio. More coconut milk makes it creamier and paler; more tea base makes it fruitier and brighter. Your drink, your rules.
Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink
2
drinks10
minutes124
kcal40
minutesA copycat inspired by the Starbucks Pink Drink: double-strength acai berry tea and white grape juice, chilled, then poured over ice with creamy coconut milk, sliced strawberries and a little agave. Caffeine-free when made with herbal tea. Makes 2 large drinks.
Ingredients
4 acai berry or mixed berry herbal tea bags
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup white grape juice
1 to 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage (carton), cold
1 to 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste
4 fresh strawberries, sliced (or freeze-dried slices)
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Directions
- Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes for a strong, double-strength tea. Squeeze and discard the bags.
- Stir in the white grape juice and agave, then chill until completely cold, at least 30 minutes.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and a few strawberry slices. Pour in the tea mixture, about half full.
- Top up with the coconut milk and stir (or shake everything in a jar) until evenly pink. Taste and add more agave if you like.
Notes
- Depending on how sweet you like this, make sure to use the agave nectar to your liking. This is the instrument that will dictate the level of sweetness to mirror your Starbucks experience.
- Alternative sweeteners are possible to use and we’ve listed some of these down below. Just keep in mind it may not mirror the taste you’ve come to love from Starbucks.
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Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories120
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 4g 20%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 20mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 16g
- Protein 2g 4%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
More Starbucks Drink Copycats
Start with my strawberry acai refresher base, then try the purple violet drink or a tangy passion tea lemonade. There are plenty more in my Starbucks recipes collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Starbucks Pink Drink?
The café drink is the Strawberry Açaí Refresher base (with white grape juice and green coffee extract) shaken with coconut milk and freeze-dried strawberries. This copycat uses berry tea and white grape juice for a similar flavor.
How do you make a pink drink at home?
Brew strong acai berry tea, mix it with white grape juice and a little agave, and chill it. Pour it over ice and strawberries, then top up with coconut milk and stir until it turns a soft pink.
Does this copycat pink drink have caffeine?
Not if you use herbal acai or berry tea, which is naturally caffeine-free. Add a green tea bag while steeping if you'd like a small caffeine boost like the café version.
How many calories are in this pink drink?
About 124 calories per large glass, depending on your coconut milk and how much agave you add. Use a sugar-free syrup and unsweetened coconut milk for a lighter drink.
Can I use a refresher base instead of tea?
Yes. If you have my homemade strawberry acai refresher base in the fridge, use it in place of the tea and grape juice, then add coconut milk. It's the closest match to the café drink.
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