Creamy Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe with Coconut Milk
A creamy, fruity, and refreshing copycat of Starbucks’ pink drink made with hibiscus tea, coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients and perfect for warm afternoons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) brewed hibiscus tea, cooled
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk, full-fat or light
- 2 tablespoons white cane sugar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup (75 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup (35 g) fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew the hibiscus tea by steeping 1 hibiscus tea bag in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water for about 5 minutes. Remove the bag and let the tea cool completely (about 15–20 minutes).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons white cane sugar or simple syrup while the tea is still warm to dissolve it fully. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- In a large glass or pitcher, combine the cooled hibiscus tea and 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk. Stir gently to blend the liquids until a pale pink color forms.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup (75 g) freeze-dried strawberries into the mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften and release flavor. For a smoother texture, blend for 20–30 seconds (optional).
- Slice 1/4 cup (35 g) fresh strawberries and add them to serving glasses for garnish and texture (optional).
- Fill each glass with 1 to 1 1/2 cups ice cubes to chill the drink.
- Stir the pink drink again to ensure even mixing, then pour over the ice-filled glasses. Add fresh strawberry slices on top if using.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy, refreshing experience.
Notes
[‘Use freeze-dried strawberries for concentrated flavor and natural thickening.’, ‘Always mix coconut milk with cooled hibiscus tea to avoid curdling.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to taste; start with less sugar and add more if needed.’, ‘Blending the freeze-dried strawberries creates a smoother drink but loses some texture charm.’, ‘Full-fat canned coconut milk gives a richer mouthfeel than carton varieties.’, ‘Serve immediately to avoid dilution from melting ice.’, ‘Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; stir before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12-16
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22.5
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1.5
Keywords: Starbucks pink drink, copycat recipe, coconut milk, hibiscus tea, freeze-dried strawberries, vegan drink, dairy-free, refreshing beverage