Creamy Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat Recipe
A refreshing and creamy summer drink inspired by Starbucks Pink Drink, made with hibiscus tea, coconut milk, and frozen strawberries for a perfect balance of tart and sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed hibiscus tea, chilled
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat preferred for creaminess)
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries or fresh strawberries (optional)
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the hibiscus tea: Steep 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers or 2 hibiscus tea bags in 1 cup boiling water for 5-7 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat gently while stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Blend the fruit and cream: In a blender, combine 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons simple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
- Combine tea and fruit mixture: Pour cooled hibiscus tea into a large glass filled halfway with ice cubes. Slowly add the blended fruit and coconut milk mixture on top. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh strawberry slices on top if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for best creaminess. Freeze fruit properly to keep drink thick and cold. Simple syrup blends better than granulated sugar. Chill tea well before mixing to avoid melting ice. Pulse frozen fruit first if blender is less powerful. Can substitute berry herbal tea if hibiscus is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (355 ml)
- Calories: 130160
- Fat: 79
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Starbucks Pink Drink, copycat recipe, hibiscus tea, coconut milk, frozen strawberries, summer drink, refreshing beverage, dairy-free, vegan