Refreshing Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher Recipe Easy and Perfect for Summer
A quick and easy homemade version of the Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher, perfect for a refreshing summer drink with a balance of sweet, tart, and a hint of floral açaí.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (150g)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (75g)
- 1 tablespoon açaí powder (unsweetened, pure)
- 1 teaspoon green coffee extract (optional)
- 1 cup water (240ml), filtered if possible
- 1 cup ice cubes (about 8 cubes)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slices
- Optional garnish: mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients (5 minutes): Rinse and hull the fresh strawberries, then slice them thinly. Measure out the frozen strawberries, açaí powder, green coffee extract, and juices. If making simple syrup from scratch, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then cool.
- Blend the Fruit Base (2-3 minutes): In your blender, combine frozen strawberries, fresh sliced strawberries, açaí powder, and water. Pulse until smooth but still slightly thick with a slushy texture.
- Add Sweetness and Citrus (1 minute): Pour in the simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and lime juice. Add green coffee extract if using. Blend briefly to combine evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness or citrus as needed.
- Mix with Ice (1 minute): Add ice cubes to the blender and pulse a few times to crush the ice and chill the drink without making it watery.
- Serve Immediately (1 minute): Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of mint if desired. Enjoy right away for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use organic frozen strawberries for best flavor. Do not over-blend to maintain slushy texture. Green coffee extract adds caffeine without bitterness but can be omitted. Best enjoyed fresh; if prepping ahead, blend fruit base and refrigerate, add ice and citrus before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
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