Strawberry Acai Refresher
Strawberry Acai Refresher is a light, fruity, and refreshing homemade version of the Starbucks drink with customizable sweetness and optional caffeine.
Ingredients
Strawberry Base
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup strawberries fresh or freeze-dried
- 2-3 tbsp sugar
Drink
- ½ cup strawberry base
- 1 cup white grape juice
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp açaí powder
- ¼ cup cooled green tea optional, for caffeine
- Fresh or freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
- ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, strawberries, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl and let it cool completely.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add strawberry base, white grape juice, and optional green tea.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add açaí powder if using and mix again.
- Garnish with strawberries and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries give a stronger, more authentic flavor.
- White grape juice works best for that Starbucks-style base.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more water or reducing sugar.
- Coconut milk can be added for a Pink Drink variation.
- Store strawberry base in the fridge for up to 3 days.