Description
This homemade Strawberry Açaí Refresher is a vibrant, fruity, and refreshing drink inspired by the Starbucks favorite. Made with real strawberries, açaí, and a hint of green tea, it’s the perfect energizing beverage for a warm day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp açaí powder (or 1 frozen açaí packet)
- 1 cup brewed green tea (chilled)
- ½ cup coconut water (or lemonade for a tangy twist)
- 1 tbsp honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew and chill: Brew a cup of green tea and let it cool completely.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, açaí powder, chilled green tea, coconut water, honey, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional): If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Assemble the drink: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the refresher over the ice.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh strawberry slices for an extra fruity touch and enjoy chilled!
Notes
- For a creamier version, replace coconut water with coconut milk.
- Swap green tea for white tea or hibiscus tea for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Fat: Beverage
Keywords: Strawberry Açaí Refresher, Starbucks Copycat, Healthy Drink, Summer Beverage