Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Drink (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, açaí, and green coffee extract for a fresh and energizing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 0.5 cup ice cubes
06 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
07 - 0.5 teaspoon green coffee bean extract
08 - 0.5 lemon, juiced

→ Garnish

09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Made with fresh, natural ingredients for a wholesome and fruity flavor.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Customizable sweetness and caffeine content with simple syrup and optional green coffee extract.
  • Vegan and gluten-free, perfect for a variety of dietary needs.
  • A refreshing alternative to store-bought sugary drinks, with control over every ingredient.
02 -
  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the fullest flavor.
  • Make the fruit base in advance and refrigerate to save time when serving.
  • Straining the blended mixture ensures a smooth, seed-free drink.
  • Adjust the amount of simple syrup incrementally to avoid over-sweetening.
  • The optional green coffee extract adds authenticity but can be skipped for a caffeine-free version.
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