Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Drink (Printable Version)

A fruity blend of strawberries, açaí powder, and green coffee extract for a refreshing 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 - 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 Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice in blender. Blend until smooth consistency is achieved.
02 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add cold water, ice cubes, simple syrup, green coffee bean extract, and lemon juice to pitcher. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Taste mixture and add additional simple syrup as needed to achieve desired sweetness level.
05 - Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that exact vibrant pink color and fruity punch without the guilt of a sugary chain drink.
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you need something special but don't have time to fuss.
  • The açaí powder feels fancy but is honestly just a pantry staple now that makes you feel like you're treating yourself.
02 -
  • The straining step is not optional if you want that smooth café texture, because leaving the pulp in creates a chalky mouthfeel that throws off the whole experience.
  • Fresh lemon juice makes an enormous difference over bottled, and adding it at the end rather than blending it prevents bitterness from developing.
03 -
  • Buy strawberries when they're in season and slightly soft, because they blend smoother and taste infinitely better than those hard supermarket berries.
  • Keep açaí powder in an airtight container away from light because it loses its vibrant color and subtle flavor if exposed to air for too long.
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