Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refreshing (Print Version)

Fruity blend of strawberries, açaí, and green coffee extract for a cool, energizing drink.

# What to Use:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon freeze-dried açaí powder
03 - 2 tablespoons white grape juice

→ Beverage

04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
06 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon green coffee bean extract
08 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Garnish

09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice in blender. Process until smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid while removing seeds and pulp.
03 - Add cold water, ice cubes, simple syrup, green coffee bean extract, and lemon juice to pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Taste mixture and add additional simple syrup if needed to reach desired sweetness level.
05 - Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with strawberry slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes just 10 minutes from start to finish with no cooking required
  • Vegan and gluten-free, suitable for various dietary preferences
  • Costs a fraction of the café price while tasting just as delicious
  • Customizable sweetness and caffeine levels to suit your taste
  • Packed with antioxidants from açaí and strawberries
  • Naturally energizing with optional green coffee extract
02 -
  • Freeze-dried açaí powder can be found at health food stores or online; store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place
  • Make your own simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and water, then cooling before use
  • Green coffee bean extract is available at health stores and adds authentic flavor plus natural caffeine
  • For a smoother texture, blend the fruit base twice and strain through a very fine mesh or cheesecloth
  • Ice quality matters—use filtered water for clearer, better-tasting ice cubes that won't dilute the flavor
  • Adjust the lemon juice to your preference; more creates a tangier, more refreshing drink
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