Description
The Strawberry Acai Refresher is a fruity, refreshing, and lightly caffeinated beverage featuring a blend of strawberries, acai berries, and green tea or green coffee extract. It’s the perfect homemade alternative to store-bought versions, offering a balance of natural sweetness, antioxidants, and a vibrant pink color. Whether you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up or a cooling summer drink, this easy-to-make refresher is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 teaspoon acai powder
- ½ cup white grape juice (or apple juice)
- 1 cup brewed green tea (or ½ teaspoon green coffee extract + 1 cup water)
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)
- Fresh strawberry slices & mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Brew Green Tea: Steep 1 cup of green tea, then let it cool to room temperature. If using green coffee extract, mix it with water instead.
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Blend fresh or frozen strawberries with a little water until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
- Mix Acai Powder: In a small bowl, dissolve acai powder in a bit of water to avoid clumps.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry puree, acai mixture, white grape juice, and brewed tea. Stir well.
- Sweeten to Taste: Add simple syrup or honey, adjusting the sweetness as needed.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice, pour the refresher over, and garnish with sliced strawberries and fresh mint. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a caffeine-free version, omit the green tea/green coffee extract.
- For a creamy “Pink Drink” variation, replace water with coconut milk.
- For a zesty twist, add fresh lemon or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Acai Refresher, Starbucks Copycat, Acai Drink, Healthy Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage