Creamy Homemade Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat Recipe
A quick and easy homemade version of Starbucks’ iconic Pink Drink, combining creamy coconut milk with tangy hibiscus tea and strawberry acai juice for a refreshing summer treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (30g) dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- 1 cup (240ml) strawberry acai juice (or substitute with strawberry juice and a splash of lemon juice)
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened coconut milk (preferably canned)
- Ice cubes, as needed
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup or to taste
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional, for garnish or extra flavor)
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (480ml) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup (30g) dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container, pressing gently on the flowers to extract all liquid. Let the tea cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
- In a large glass or pitcher, combine 1 cup (240ml) strawberry acai juice, 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup. Stir gently to blend.
- Add about 1 cup (240ml) of the cooled hibiscus tea concentrate to the mixture and stir to combine, watching the drink take on its iconic pink hue.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mixture over. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices if desired.
- Optional: For a creamier texture, blend the mixture with ice for 15 seconds before serving or shake vigorously in a shaker bottle.
Notes
Use canned coconut milk for a creamier texture. Steep hibiscus tea for the full 15 minutes to get the best flavor and color. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup to taste. The drink can be blended with ice for a frothy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can substitute strawberry acai juice with fresh pureed strawberries and lemon juice, adjusting sweetness accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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