Pink Starburst Berry Refresher (Printable Version)

Sweet berry and citrus drink blended with coconut milk and fresh strawberries for a vibrant, cooling sip.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (240 ml) strawberry acai juice or substitute with 1 cup white cranberry juice plus 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup
02 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk, unsweetened or sweetened
03 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemonade

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup, adjusted to taste
05 - 1 tablespoon simple syrup, optional

→ Mix-ins

06 - 1/3 cup (50 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup (60 g) ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - In a large shaker or jar, add strawberry acai juice, coconut milk, lemonade, vanilla syrup, and simple syrup if using.
02 - Add the sliced strawberries and ice cubes to the shaker.
03 - Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until fully mixed and chilled.
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Once you taste how spot-on that sweet-tart flavor is, you'll make this as your summer treat on repeat.
  • The vivid pink color and real strawberry slices always cheer people up at any gathering.
02 -
  • Once I didn’t secure the shaker lid and ended up with pink speckles all over my shirt and cabinets—double check before shaking.
  • Swapping the coconut milk for oat milk totally changes the drink’s vibe, making it a bit earthier and less creamy—it’s a good switch if you want something different.
03 -
  • Whisking the coconut milk before adding helps avoid clumps, especially if it’s straight from the can.
  • A cold shaker and glasses make the flavor pop and help keep everything icy longer.
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