Homemade Starbucks Strawberry Açaí (Printable)

A refreshing blend of strawberries, açaí, and citrus for a vibrant, energizing drink.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon freeze-dried açaí powder
03 - 2 tablespoons white grape juice

→ Beverage

04 - 2 cups cold water
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
06 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon green coffee bean extract
08 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Garnish

09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - In a blender, combine strawberries, açaí powder, and white grape juice. Blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add cold water, ice cubes, simple syrup, green coffee bean extract, and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding additional simple syrup as needed.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes without any cooking.
  • Uses wholesome, natural ingredients for a fresh and nourishing drink.
  • Customizable sweetness and caffeine options to suit your preferences.
  • Vegan and gluten-free, suitable for a variety of diets.
  • Perfectly balanced flavor with fruity strawberry and subtle açaí undertones.
02 -
  • Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best natural sweetness and vibrant color.
  • Straining the fruit base ensures a smooth drink without seeds or pulp.
  • Adjust the simple syrup to match your preferred sweetness level, tasting as you go.
  • For an authentic Starbucks flavor, don't skip the optional green coffee bean extract.
  • Make ahead and chill the fruit base and beverage mixture before serving for enhanced refreshment.
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