Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher Dupe Recipe Easy Homemade Drink at Home
A refreshing homemade version of the Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher that balances sweet and tangy flavors using simple ingredients and brewed green tea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 green tea bags (Sencha or Jasmine recommended)
- 1 cup (150g) frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup (80ml) açaí berry juice or concentrate (or substitute with pomegranate and blueberry juice blend)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) white grape juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup (homemade or store-bought; can substitute honey, agave, or maple syrup)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry slices and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the green tea: Steep 2 green tea bags in 2 cups (480ml) of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the strawberry puree: Add 1 cup (150g) of frozen strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add a splash of water or brewed green tea if needed to help blend.
- Mix the juices and syrup: In a large pitcher, combine 1/3 cup (80ml) açaí juice, 1/2 cup (120ml) white grape juice, 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup. Stir well.
- Add the chilled green tea: Pour in the 2 cups (480ml) of chilled green tea and stir gently to combine.
- Incorporate the strawberry puree: Pour the blended strawberries into the pitcher and stir until fully mixed.
- Serve immediately: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the refresher over. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Use good-quality green tea like jasmine or Sencha for best flavor. Chill the tea completely before mixing to avoid dilution. Adjust sweetness by varying simple syrup amount. For a fizzy version, replace half the green tea with sparkling water before serving. Fresh strawberries can be used instead of frozen; add ice cubes to chill. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 1822
- Carbohydrates: 2225
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