Strawberry Pink Drink Recipe (Vegan)
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This strawberry Pink Drink tastes as refreshing as the real deal! Skip the long queues and enjoy it anytime at home with just 5 ingredients.
No need to go for a drive to enjoy the crowd-favorite Pink Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage. Did you know it only takes 5 minutes to make using vegan-friendly ingredients?
Save a couple of bucks and be your own barista with this sweet and creamy beverage that tastes as good as it looks!
Sweeten your summer by pairing this vibrant Pink Drink with other yummy strawberry recipes! Our luscious strawberry shortcake and strawberry ice cream are perfect for the sunny days.
Why You’ll Love This Copycat Strawberry Pink Drink Recipe
- Enjoy the Pink Drink you love from Starbucks in the comfort of your own home with this copycat vegan recipe. It’s ready in 5 minutes, and you won’t even need special tools to make it.
- Satisfy your cravings for the Pink Drink without waiting for payday. It’s made with 5 simple ingredients and you can also make a big batch for sharing!
- This strawberry Pink Drink is refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s also delightfully creamy, even though it’s entirely dairy-free!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Water – For making the strawberry drink. If you want a caffeine-free strawberry Pink Drink, you can substitute the strawberry drink mix and water with strawberry juice.
Coconut milk – Gives the fruity drink its creaminess. This copycat drink uses unsweetened coconut milk, but vanilla coconut milk will also be delicious!
Wild strawberry powdered drink mix – Feel free to use cranberry strawberry juice.
Ice – Of course, Starbucks Pink Drink is best served chilled.
Freeze-dried strawberries – Just like the actual Pink Drink from the coffee chain, serve your homemade beverage with freeze-dried strawberries!
*Adjust the ingredient quantities to your liking! You can follow the suggested powdered drink mix-to-water ratio or use less coconut milk, for example.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Make the Pink Drink With Tea
You can also make this strawberry Pink Drink with passion fruit or hibiscus tea. Divide the cooled tea among the glasses, then top them off with the strawberry drink and coconut milk.
Serve With Muddled Strawberries
Another way to serve this homemade version of the Starbucks Pink Drink is with muddled fresh strawberries. Just muddle the strawberries and a couple of teaspoons of agave in each glass before adding the ice, strawberry drink, and coconut milk.
Optional Toppings and Add-ins
Stir in simple syrup for a sweeter drink. You might also enjoy it with a pump of raspberry syrup. Or, for a more indulgent take on the refreshing summer drink, top it with dairy-free whipped cream or cold foam made from vegan barista milk!
Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe FAQs
What is the Pink Drink from Starbucks?
The Starbucks Pink Drink is a crisp strawberry acai refresher made from ice, strawberry acai base, coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries.
Does the Pink Drink taste like strawberry milk?
Yes. Because it’s a strawberry acai refresher combined with creamy coconut milk, the Pink Drink may remind you of strawberry milk. However, it’s lighter, refreshing, and not overly sweet.
Is the strawberry coconut drink the Pink Drink?
Yup. Starbucks Canada calls their Pink Drink the strawberry coconut drink.
Can you eat the strawberries in a Pink Drink?
Of course! They’re freeze-dried strawberries!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Sure. Store the strawberry drink-coconut milk blend in a pitcher in the fridge 1 to 2 days ahead. Then, add the freeze-dried strawberries and ice in individual glasses before serving.
More Delicious Vegan Drinks
- Lightened Up Pink Starburst Cocktail
- Dragon Fruit Lemonade
- Plum Juice
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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Strawberry Pink Drink
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 3 packets wild strawberry powdered drink mix
- Ice for serving
- Freeze-dried strawberries for serving
Instructions
- Stir the drink mix into the water.
- Fill each glass halfway with the strawberry drink.
- Fill the rest of each glass with coconut milk.
- Top with ice and freeze-dried strawberries before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can also make this strawberry Pink Drink with passion fruit or hibiscus tea. Divide the cooled tea among the glasses, then top them off with the strawberry drink and coconut milk.
- Another way to serve this homemade version of the Starbucks Pink Drink is with muddled fresh strawberries. Just muddle the strawberries and a couple of teaspoons of agave in each glass before adding the ice, strawberry drink, and coconut milk.
- Stir in simple syrup for a sweeter drink. You might also enjoy it with a pump of raspberry syrup. Or, for a more indulgent take on the refreshing summer drink, top it with dairy-free whipped cream or cold foam made from vegan barista milk!
