Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher - The Recipe Critic (2024)

This Strawberry Acai Refresher is a refreshing drink that’s sure to help you beat the heat! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a summer soirée, or simply in need of a tropical escape, this refresher will be your go-to beverage.

I love a delicious and refreshing drink. Not only are beverages easy to make at home but you can make them whenever you want! Try out this Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade, this yummy Lava Flow Drink or this delicious Brazilian Lemonade!

What is a Strawberry Acai Refresher?

A Strawberry Acai Refresher is a popular and refreshing beverage served at Starbucks. It’s a fruity and vibrant drink that combines the flavors of strawberries and acai berries to create yummy and refreshing drink. It’s so much easier to have all of the ingredients at home instead of spending time (and money!) in the drive-thru.

One of the key ingredients that you can leave in or take out (depending on it you like caffeine) is the green coffee extract. This ingredient gives the drink a subtle hint of caffeine and gives a simple energy boost without the strong taste of coffee. It’s optional, though, so no worries if you prefer to skip it! If you want another version of this drink that adds in some delicious coconut milk, try out my copycat Pink Drink recipe too!

Ingredients in a Strawberry Acai Refresher

There are only seven ingredients in this recipe and one of them is optional! This refresher is so easy and you will never need to go buy one of these again. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post to find all of the exact ingredient measurements.

• Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate: You can usually find these concentrates in the coffee and tea aisle in your local grocery store.
• Strawberry White-Cranberry Juice: This adds a base to the refresher that complements all of the ingredients.
• Simple Syrup: This is usually found in the same aisle at the store as your honey and maple syrup.
• Acai powder: This adds a delicious flavor and color to the drink.
• Green Coffee Extract: This ingredient is optional. It can be added if you want this refresher to have a boost of caffeine.
• Ice: You can use as much or little as you want to chill the drink down.
• Freeze-Dried Strawberries: The strawberries are added after the drink is mixed as a garnish.

How to Make Starbucks Copycat Refreshers at Home

This delightful strawberry acai refresher takes less than 10 minutes to put together. You will be wanting to sip on it all summer long! It’s fruity, delicious and so fun and easy to make.

1. Combine: Add the passion tea, strawberry white-cranberry juice, simple syrup, acai powder, and green coffee extract to either a shaker cup or a large glass. Shake or stir until well combined.
2. Garnish and Serve: Pour into a glass over ice and garnish with freeze dried strawberries. Serve immediately.

**How to Make Simple Syrup: If you don’t have simple syrup on hand, add ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely and then store it in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. If you like it less sweet, omit the simple syrup.**