Pink Drink Strawberry Açaí (Printer-Friendly)

A fruity blend of strawberries, açaí, and coconut milk creates a refreshing and creamy pink beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
02 - ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries, plus additional for garnish

→ Açaí & Juice

03 - 1 packet (3.5 oz) unsweetened açaí purée, thawed, or 2 tablespoons açaí powder
04 - 1 cup white grape juice or apple juice

→ Coconut Blend

05 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Ice

07 - 1½ cups ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a large shaker or mason jar, combine freeze-dried strawberries, thawed açaí purée or powder, white grape juice, and simple syrup.
02 - Muddle the mixture vigorously to dissolve the açaí and slightly break down the strawberries.
03 - Pour the coconut milk into the shaker and add ice cubes.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well-mixed and frothy.
05 - Strain the mixture into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice.
06 - Top each glass with sliced fresh strawberries and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you paid eight dollars for it, but costs a fraction of that and takes ten minutes flat.
  • The whole thing is naturally vegan and dairy-free, so you're not sacrificing anything for a creamy, luscious drink.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries and açaí create this unexpectedly thick texture that feels more indulgent than a typical juice.
02 -
  • Don't skip the muddling step thinking you'll save time—that's where the flavor concentrates and the drink stops tasting watered down.
  • If you use canned coconut milk instead of carton milk, the drink becomes heavy and separates, and you'll end up with an oily layer on top that nobody wants.
03 -
  • Keep your açaí packs in the freezer and thaw one before you start—room temperature açaí mixes more evenly and doesn't make the whole drink ice-cold and thin.
  • The carton coconut milk brands matter more than you'd think; some separate easily when shaken, so look for ones labeled as creamy or barista-style.
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