You can make your favorite Starbucks Pink Drink at home with this easy DIY Starbucks Pink Drink copycat recipe. This vegan-friendly refresher combines bright strawberry flavor, creamy coconut milk, and floral passionfruit tea for a refreshing drink you can enjoy anytime. It’s simple to prepare, versatile with substitutions, and perfect for a quick pick-me-up.
With this clear, step-by-step recipe you can enjoy a venti or grande style Pink Drink at home any time of year. The recipe is naturally vegan and can fit many diets depending on the ingredients you choose.
If you enjoy this recipe, try other fruity pink drinks like a Pink Beetroot Latte or a Strawberry Brazilian Limeade for more creative homemade beverages.
Ingredients in Starbucks Pink Drink
This section lists the main ingredients and simple swaps to adjust sweetness, creaminess, or flavor. See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Tazo passionfruit tea – a fruity, caffeine-free tea used for the floral note. If unavailable, substitute additional juice.
- White cranberry strawberry juice – this gives the drink its signature pale pink color and fruity base.
- Coconut milk – provides the creamy, plant-based texture. Almond or oat milk can be used if you prefer, though coconut adds the distinctive flavor.
- Fresh strawberries – half crushed to release flavor and color; the rest added whole for texture.
- Simple syrup – dissolves easily and sweetens the drink evenly; granulated sugar can be used instead, but simple syrup blends better.
How to Make Starbucks Pink Drink
Follow these steps for reliable results. The photos illustrate texture and layering to help you recreate the drink at home.
- Prepare the passionfruit tea according to package directions and allow it to cool. Pour the cooled tea into the bottom of your serving glass.
2. Add the white cranberry strawberry juice to the tea and stir to combine.
3. Pour in the coconut milk and mix until you achieve a beautiful pale pink color.
4. Add ice, simple syrup to taste, and the remaining strawberries. Stir and enjoy cold.
Hint: Taste the drink before adding sweetener. Add a little at a time until it reaches your preferred sweetness.
Dragon Drink vs. Pink Drink
The Dragon Drink is a tropical variation of the Pink Drink. Both share a creamy coconut milk base and a bright pink appearance, but the Pink Drink uses a strawberry base while the Dragon Drink features mango and dragon fruit for a more tropical flavor profile.
Substitutions
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan. Use these swaps to tailor the drink:
- Frozen strawberries – use frozen fruit instead of fresh; you may want to skip additional ice if using frozen berries.
- Strawberry juice – substitute for the white cranberry strawberry juice if you can find it for a purer strawberry flavor.
- White grape juice – another mild alternative that works well in place of cranberry-strawberry juice.
- Almond or oat milk – use these if you don’t have coconut milk, keeping in mind the coconut flavor is part of the signature taste.
Helpful Hints
During testing we tried different juices and milks and found the drink remains tasty with variations. For the closest Starbucks-style flavor, follow the ingredient list. If you don’t need the drink to be vegan, dairy milk or cream can be used.
Try flavored syrups—strawberry, coconut, or vanilla—to add a different twist. If you want the authentic caffeinated version, add a small amount of green coffee extract (about 1/2 teaspoon) when blending.
How to Serve Pink Drink
Serve this Pink Drink on its own as a cooling refreshment or pair it with light snacks. It’s perfect poolside, at brunch, or for a girls’ night alongside small bites and fruit-based desserts.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator if not consumed immediately. Shake or stir before serving because the juices and milk may separate. The drink is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well.
Top tip
This recipe is flexible—use what you have on hand. Different juices or milks will still yield a delicious refresher. To replicate the Starbucks Pink Drink most closely, stick to the recipe measurements and ingredients.
Related
Looking for other similar recipes? Try homemade mango dragonfruit refresher, Dragon Drink, watermelon agua de sandia, or a pink beetroot latte for more colorful beverages.
Recipe
Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat
Equipment
- Mug or measuring cup
- Serving glass or reusable cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Tazo passionfruit tea (cooled)
- 1/2 cup white cranberry strawberry juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/2 crushed
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Make the passionfruit tea according to package directions and allow it to cool.
- Chop 1/4 cup strawberries and crush half of them. Place the crushed strawberries in the bottom of a serving cup.
- Add the cooled tea, white cranberry strawberry juice, and coconut milk to the cup. Stir to combine.
- Taste and add simple syrup as needed. Stir in ice and the remaining strawberries, then serve immediately.
Notes
- If passionfruit tea is unavailable, substitute additional juice but reduce or omit the simple syrup to avoid over-sweetening.
- The Starbucks version contains green coffee extract for mild caffeine; add 1/2 teaspoon green coffee powder if you want that element.
- Granulated sugar can replace simple syrup, but simple syrup blends more smoothly.
- Store refrigerated and stir before serving if not consumed right away. Best when freshly prepared.
Nutrition
Calories: 234 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 12 g
Sugar: 28 g
FAQ
When purchased at Starbucks, it contains green coffee extract. This homemade version can be made without caffeine so you control the ingredients.
A blend of strawberries, white cranberry strawberry juice, coconut milk, and passionfruit tea.
Prices vary by location and size. Making it at home lets you enjoy more servings for less cost.
Bright strawberry flavor balanced with creamy coconut and a subtle tang from passionfruit tea and juice.