Starbucks Copycat Strawberry Açai Refresher
I’ve always loved recreating some of my favorite drinks at home, and the Strawberry Açai Refresher was one I knew I had to try! I wanted something refreshing, fruity, and delicious—but made with simple ingredients I could easily find at home.
After a little experimenting with açai powder, strawberry syrup, white grape juice, and homemade lemonade, I finally found the perfect combination. The result is a sweet, refreshing drink with that beautiful strawberry flavor and a delicious fruity finish.’
It’s the perfect homemade treat for a hot summer day—and honestly, it might become your new favorite!
Recipe
Starbucks Copycat Strawberry Açai Refresher
This homemade Strawberry Açaí Refresher is sweet, fruity, and perfectly refreshing. Made with açaí powder, strawberry syrup, white grape juice, and lemonade, it’s an easy copycat drink with plenty of bright strawberry flavor that’s perfect for hot summer days.
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Ingredients
Refresher
- 1/2 teaspoon açai powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup lemonade
- 1 –2 tablespoons strawberry syrup
- 3/4 cup white grape juice
- Ice
- Freeze-dried strawberries
Strawberry Syrup
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar adjusted to taste
- 1 cup water
Lemonade
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Syrup
- Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them into pieces.
- Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat and cook for about 7–8 minutes, or until the syrup thickens.
- Let it cool, then strain out the strawberries and transfer the syrup to a jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Lemonade
- Slice the lemon and add it to a cup or pitcher with the sugar. Muddle the lemon with the sugar to release the juice.
- Add the water and shake or stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Assemble the Refresher
- In a cup, mix the açai powder with the water for about 30 seconds.
- Add the lemonade, strawberry syrup, and white grape juice. Shake or stir until everything is completely dissolved and well combined.
- Pour the refresher over ice. This recipe makes approximately two 16-ounce drinks.
- Top with freeze-dried strawberries and enjoy!
Connie’s notes
Dissolve the açai powder first: Mix it thoroughly with water before adding the other ingredients to prevent clumps.
Use cold ingredients: Chilled lemonade and white grape juice make the refresher extra refreshing.
Adjust the sweetness: Start with 1 tablespoon of strawberry syrup and add more if you prefer it sweeter.
Homemade strawberry syrup: Let the syrup cool completely before adding it to your drink. Straining it gives you a smoother refresher.
Don’t skip the white grape juice: It adds natural sweetness and helps create that fruity flavor.
Freeze-dried strawberries: Add them right before serving so they stay slightly crisp instead of becoming too soft.
Make it ahead: Prepare the strawberry syrup and lemonade ahead of time and keep them refrigerated.
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