Refreshing Strawberry Acai Refresher Copycat Recipe
A quick and easy homemade drink blending tart acai, sweet strawberries, and citrus for a light, crisp refresher perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) fresh hulled strawberries (frozen works too)
- 1 tablespoon acai berry powder
- 1 cup (240ml) brewed and cooled green tea (optional)
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: splash of sparkling water for fizz
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240ml) of green tea using a tea bag or loose leaves. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove tea bag or strain leaves and let cool completely. Skip if caffeine-free version desired.
- Rinse 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries and remove stems. Thaw frozen strawberries slightly if using frozen.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, 1 tablespoon acai powder, ½ cup (120ml) water, and cooled green tea. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth and vibrant.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice. Blend again for 10 seconds to mix evenly.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lime juice as needed.
- Fill serving glasses with plenty of ice cubes.
- Pour the strawberry acai refresher over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a lime wedge if desired.
- Enjoy immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Notes
Use organic strawberries for juicier, sweeter flavor. Avoid over-blending to prevent bitterness. Adjust sweetness to taste. For caffeine-free, omit green tea and use extra water or coconut water. Add sparkling water for fizz. Store refrigerated up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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