Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

• Place the sliced strawberries into the bottom of a large pitcher.
• Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press the strawberries just enough to release some of their juices. You want the berries to stay mostly intact rather than turning them into a puree.

Step 2: Add the Liquids

• Pour the white cranberry-strawberry juice and vanilla coconut milk into the pitcher.
• If you'd like your drink a little sweeter, stir in the optional simple syrup.
• Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 3: Fill the Glasses

• Add plenty of ice to serving glasses.
• Pour the strawberry mixture over the ice, making sure some of the fresh strawberry slices make it into each glass.

Step 4: Garnish and Enjoy

• Top each drink with a few extra fresh strawberry slices for a coffeehouse-style presentation.
• Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.

Tips for the Best Pink Drink

Use ripe strawberries. Sweet, juicy berries give the drink the freshest flavor.

Don't over-muddle the fruit. Lightly bruising the strawberries releases their juices while keeping the drink looking fresh and beautiful.

Chill your ingredients first. Cold juice and coconut milk help keep the drink refreshing without watering it down.

Serve immediately for the best flavor and appearance.

Variations

Make It Dairy-Free

This recipe is already dairy-free when using coconut milk.

Add Caffeine

Stir in a small amount of green coffee extract or chilled green tea if you'd like to mimic Starbucks' Refreshers more closely.

Extra Fruity

Mix in freeze-dried strawberries or fresh raspberries for an even fruitier flavor.