Pink Drink Strawberry Açaí Coconut (Printable)

Vibrant blend of strawberries, açaí, and coconut milk for a refreshing, creamy fruity beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
02 - ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries, plus additional for garnish

→ Açaí & Juice

03 - 1 packet (3.5 oz) unsweetened açaí purée, thawed, or 2 tablespoons açaí powder
04 - 1 cup white grape juice or apple juice

→ Coconut Blend

05 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Ice

07 - 1½ cups ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a large shaker or mason jar, combine freeze-dried strawberries, thawed açaí purée or powder, white grape juice, and simple syrup.
02 - Muddle vigorously to dissolve the açaí and lightly break apart the strawberries.
03 - Pour in the coconut milk and add ice cubes to the shaker.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well-combined and frothy.
05 - Strain the beverage into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice.
06 - Top with sliced fresh strawberries and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes flat, which means you can stop craving coffeehouse drinks and just make them whenever thirst strikes.
  • The combination of freeze-dried and fresh strawberries gives you layers of flavor that feel almost sophisticated without any fuss.
  • It's naturally vegan and dairy-free, so you can serve it to anyone without explaining or apologizing.
02 -
  • Don't muddle too aggressively or you'll break down the açaí into a bitter paste—gentle and deliberate wins every time.
  • If your drink tastes flat after a few minutes, the issue is usually not enough sweetness to balance the tartness, so taste as you go and adjust before serving.
03 -
  • Thaw your açaí packet the night before so it's ready to go; frozen packets are stubborn to work with and won't blend smoothly no matter how hard you muddle.
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before pouring if you want the drink to stay cold longer and look extra refreshing when it arrives.
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