{"id":226897,"date":"2024-06-01T06:22:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T06:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/01\/our-copycat-starbucks-pink-drink-recipe-is-a-summer-favorite\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:18:12","slug":"our-copycat-starbucks-pink-drink-recipe-is-a-summer-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/01\/our-copycat-starbucks-pink-drink-recipe-is-a-summer-favorite\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe Is A Summer Favorite!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"disclaimer \">\n<p><em>Hip2Save may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you via trusted partners and affiliate links in this post. Prices and availability are accurate as of time posted. <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/about-me\/disclosure-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our full disclosure policy here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Make a similar pink drink Starbucks recipe with strawberries and coconut milk. This pink drink Starbucks recipe is easy and inexpensive to make at home!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11389227 skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C632&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"A delicious Starbucks pink drink copycat recipe next to the simple ingredients like strawberries and silk\" width=\"912\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat-Recipe.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C632&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/save-money-with\/starbucks\/\" rel=\"\">Starbucks<\/a> Pink Drink fans\u2019 hearts AND tastebuds are about to soar.\ud83d\udc98\ud83c\udf53<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Save money and get your \u201cStarbies\u201d fix at home, as my teenager calls it!<\/em> <\/strong>LOL, she happens to LOVE the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122275\/iced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pink drink from Starbucks<\/a>, and we recently discovered how easy it is to whip it up at home using coconut milk. The best part is that you can customize each component to your taste using fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10890293 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"woman holding pink drink and pink drink copycat\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-holding-pink-drink-and-pink-drink-copycat-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The result is a smooth &amp; creamy coconut iced drink with fresh sweet strawberries that tastes like love! What a fun way to treat the family all year long.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>You can skip the long line at Starbucks and save money by making the famous Starbucks Pink Drink at home with our easy copycat recipe! It\u2019s the perfect sweet and fruity <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipe-type\/drinks\/\" rel=\"\">drink recipe<\/a> everyone can cheers to this year.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11389233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C679&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Hand holding up a real Starbucks pink drink near the Starbucks counter\" width=\"912\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Official-Drink-e1716936294116.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C679&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>What is in the Pink Drink at Starbucks?<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122275\/iced\/nutrition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Starbucks.com<\/a>, the popular iced Pink Drink is made using their Strawberry Acai Refresher base (which has white grape concentrate and green coffee extract), coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. Green coffee is what gives it the caffeine component.<\/p>\n<p>My homemade version will be using green tea, coconut milk, and fresh strawberry puree. So to be clear this won\u2019t taste exact but has similar vibes using easy-to-find ingredients! Honestly, I enjoyed this homemade version even more!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Keto Tip! <\/b>If you\u2019re trying to cut carbs, be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2keto.com\/recipes\/keto-pink-drink\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">keto Starbucks-inspired pink drink recipe on Hip2Keto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/starbucks-pink-drink-next-to-the-homemade-version-.jpeg\"\/>\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<div class=\"flex-container flex-dir-column align-top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"print flex-container align-middle print-post\" href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/print-post\/?post_id=10195622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Print<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-time\">\n<p>yield: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">1 SERVINGS<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tprep time: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">20 MINUTES<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\ttotal time: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">20 MINUTES<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i>Strawberry-sweetened tea gets a creamy twist from a splash of coconut milk.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Add fresh strawberries to a large jar or cup. Use a hand blender to puree the strawberries. (<em>You could also puree them using a blender instead.)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Add the chilled brewed tea, coconut milk, grape juice, and sugar. Mix well.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Pour the mixture into a cup of ice. Add extra sliced strawberries to garnish. Enjoy cold.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"disclaimer\"><i>Brought to you by Hip2Save.<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"default-blue\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10890315\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"homemade pink drink in a cup with ice\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-in-a-cup-with-ice-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"default-blue\">\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Tips to keep in mind when making a copycat Starbucks Pink Drink recipe:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>I start by pureeing fresh strawberries using <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WZAxuQ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an immersion blender<\/a>. You can mash them or even use a blender instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You can use any type of milk for this recipe: I\u2019m a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bSvMg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coconut milk<\/a> (and it\u2019s what Starbucks uses for their Pink Drink), but almond milk or regular dairy milk will work great for this recipe as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I sweetened my drink with a little sugar, but feel free to choose a sweetener of choice. Classic<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2AwlMId\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> simple syrup<\/a>, agave, or even honey would all be other ways to make sure your drink is sweetened to taste!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure to brew your <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bSvNS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">green tea<\/a> ahead of time so it has time to chill in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11389240\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C618&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"a Starbucks pink drink next to our copycat recipe\" width=\"912\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Starbucks-Pink-Drink-Copycat.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C618&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Refreshing and delicious!<\/p>\n<p>So long, <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/save-money-with\/starbucks\/\" rel=\"\">Starbucks<\/a>! We\u2019re making our own Pink Drink at home for less money and in less time than it takes for us to head to the cafe. I personally love that you can taste more of the iced tea in this version with a subtle sweet taste instead of being overly sweet like the Starbucks version.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11017226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C684&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"homemade starbucks pink drink\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/homemade-pink-drink-.jpeg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C684&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Here\u2019s what my teammate Emily said after sipping her Pink Drink:<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"outline\">\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p><em>\u201cWho knew you could make the popular Pink Drink at home?! It tastes exactly like the Starbucks version, maybe even better. I like making this myself and being able to control the amount of sweetness, and now I can make it any time of the year!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Want a ready-made copycat drink for when you don\u2019t have time to make your own?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11391237\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Calpico Strawberry Drink\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calpico-Strawberry-Drink.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amazon has this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wXNmuW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calpico Strawberry Non-Carbonated 16.9oz Bottle 6-Pack<\/a> which tastes\u00a0<em>just<\/em> like the Starbucks drink! You can snag it for $15.33 shipped when you opt to Subscribe &amp; Save!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s just $2.56 per drink and a ton of savings over the Starbucks version.<\/p>\n<p>Although we haven\u2019t tried this yet, Hip Reader, Chrissy, suggested it and we can\u2019t wait to taste it! <em>(Thanks, Chrissy!) <\/em>Note that you can also find this drink in single bottles at places like <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/cbZVC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/p\/calpico-strawberry-milk-608073.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Market<\/a>, although stock and price will vary by location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>The best dupe is the OG drink Strawberry Calpico\/Calpis. If you get freeze dried strawberries and put that in the Strawberry Calipco it\u2019s literally the exact same drink! <strong>\u2013 Hip Reader, Chrissy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><b>Make our refreshing <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/frozen-fruit-wine-smoothie\/\">blended fruit wine smoothie<\/a> next!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/starbucks-pink-drink\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Hip2Save may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you via trusted partners and affiliate links in this post. 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