Description
A refreshing copycat recipe for Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Lemonade using fresh ingredients and simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh strawberries, vibrant red, firm and fragrant
- ¼ teaspoon (about 1 g) acai powder
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) white grape juice
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) passionfruit juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) pink lemonade
- Ice, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon (about 1 g) green coffee bean extract (omit for caffeine-free version)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, smash 4 fresh strawberries until they become juicy and release their sweetness. Make sure to break them down well to create a flavorful base.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of acai powder into the smashed strawberries. If using, add ¼ teaspoon of green coffee bean extract and stir to combine evenly.
- Step 3: In a cocktail shaker, pour 4 tablespoons of white grape juice, 4 tablespoons of passionfruit juice, and 1 cup of pink lemonade.
- Step 4: Add the strawberry mixture to the cocktail shaker with the juices. Shake vigorously until the ingredients are well combined and the flavors meld.
- Step 5: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the shaken mixture over the ice to chill the drink thoroughly.
- Step 6: Garnish with sliced strawberries inside the glass and place one whole strawberry on the rim for decoration.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store strawberry açaí lemonade in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day before serving chilled.
- Refrigeration: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake well before pouring to recombine ingredients.
- Freezing: Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir well before serving chilled.
- If strawberries are too firm, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften and release more juice when smashed.
- Adjust sweetness by adding 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice if the drink is too sweet to balance tartness without added sugar.
- Ensure complete mixing by shaking the cocktail shaker for at least 30 seconds before pouring.
- Use larger ice cubes or freeze fruit slices to keep the drink cold longer without diluting the flavor.
- For thicker consistency and added nutrition, add an extra ½ teaspoon of acai powder and shake again before serving.
- Serve alongside gluten-free crackers or fruit skewers as a light refreshment.
- Pair with fresh spinach salad or quinoa salad for a balanced meal option.
- Alternatively, use the lemonade base to make ice pops or smoothie bowls.
- Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices to add brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Not specified in source content
- Sugar: Not specified in source content
- Sodium: Not specified in source content
- Fat: Not specified in source content
- Saturated Fat: Not specified in source content
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified in source content
- Trans Fat: Not specified in source content
- Carbohydrates: Not specified in source content
- Fiber: Not specified in source content
- Protein: Not specified in source content
- Cholesterol: Not specified in source content