Use filtered water to make ice if possible for a better tasting drink since ice makes up half the beverage. These add-ins flavor the drink as they rehydrate in the liquid. Starbucks calls freeze-dried fruit that they put into drinks, inclusions. Starbucks uses a sweetened coconut milk that’s more like coconut water and the refrigerated versions are the most similar. Get coconut milk in the refrigerated section instead of the ones sold in cans since the ones in cans are too thick. The Strawberry Acai Base is a blend of flavors and the white grape dominates so the drink won’t taste the same without it. On the list of ingredients for the Strawberry Acai Base, white grape juice is listed towards the top. This will bring out the strawberry flavor that’s in the drink and sweeten it. This is a strawberry puree made into a syrup by adding sugar. Starbucks makes instant packets so you can make Refresher drinks at home and I use the packets to recreate the Strawberry Acai Base. Starbucks VIA Instant Refreshers, Very Berry Hibiscus.RELATED: 23 Pink Starbucks Drinks (Including Secret Menu) Ingredient Notes No need for special machines to make this drink since all you need is a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid.This recipe makes a grande (16 ounces) Pink Drink.Starbucks makes their Pink Drink with just 4 ingredients but since the Strawberry Acai Base isn’t available for sale, 3 ingredients are used in its place. This drink is harder than other Starbucks recipes to recreate since it’s hard to pinpoint what’s exactly in the Strawberry Acai Base but I got the recipe as close as possible after many attempts.It’s a caffeinated drink since there is caffeine in the Strawberry Acai Base. Pink Drink is a popular Starbucks Refresher beverage made with ice, Strawberry Acai Base, Coconutmilk (Starbucks coconut milk blend), and freeze-dried strawberries.
The color of the drink will change to a dull purple/brownish color, once you stir the matcha whip into the pink drink. Note: Be sure to take a photo before you stir the drink and enjoy it.Garnish with strawberries, stir, and enjoy!.Add more matcha whip until each glass is filled. Use the bottom of the spoon to spread the whip evenly on top of your drink. Use a spoon to gently layer your matcha whip on top of your pink drink.If you notice separation, continue to stir your drink to combine all ingredients. Note: There may be some separation depending on the type of milk you choose to use in this recipe. You should see the color of your drink change to a nice pink hue. Use a stirring spoon or straw to mix your drink. Pour 1 cup of the Very Berry mixture into each glass.Place 4-5 slices of strawberries into each glass. Make your matcha cold foam (aka matcha whip)! Place heavy whipping cream and Matcha Latte Mix into a blender for 20-30 seconds until it reaches a thick, whipped cream-like consistency.Stir Starbucks® VIA Instant Refreshers (Very Berry Hibiscus) into cold water until dissolved.2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (like Califia's Coconut Milk Blend or your favorite milk/milk alternative).3-4 packets Starbucks® VIA Instant Refreshers (Very Berry Hibiscus).Plus, it takes less than 10 minutes to make!ġ0 minutes | Makes approximately 3-4 drinks It's sweet, tangy, creamy, and has a hint of matcha. Think: Starbucks® Pink Drink meets a Dalgona Matcha.