Starbucks Pink Drink

Starbucks Pink Drink tastes like strawberries and cream in a glass, and you can make it at home in five minutes. No drive-thru line required.

This copycat uses brewed tea and berry hibiscus concentrate to hit that same fruity, creamy flavor. Everything comes from the regular grocery store. Starbucks copycats are super easy to make, so next time try Copycat Starbucks Blueberry Scones or Iced White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat).

Why this Recipe is a Keeper

This one earns a permanent spot in the summer rotation. Here is what makes it worth making.

• Real Tea Base: Brewed Tazo Passion Tea gives the drink actual fruity depth, not just pink coloring.
• Five Minute Build: Steep, shake, pour. You are sipping before the coffee shop line would have moved.
• Budget Friendly: One batch at home costs a fraction of what two cups run at the counter.
• Easy to Customize: Swap the milk, adjust the sweetness, or add caffeine depending on what you want.

What Is That Pink Drink From Starbucks?

The original starts with a Strawberry Acai Refresher base made from green coffee extract, fruit juices and natural flavors. Coconut milk goes in instead of dairy, which is what creates that soft pink color and creamy body. Diced strawberries float on top and soften as the drink sits. They add a fresh bite in every sip.

Ingredient Notes

These are the starbucks pink drink ingredients that actually matter. A few of them are worth seeking out.

This is an overview of key ingredients. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.

• Tazo Passion Tea: This is the flavor backbone, so do not swap it for plain black or green tea.
• Berry Hibiscus Concentrate: It adds the tart berry punch that keeps the drink from tasting like sweet pink water.
• Milk: Regular milk works fine, though coconut milk gets you closer to the original texture.
• Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup: It rounds out the sweetness without piling on sugar. Homemade vanilla simple syrup works too.
• Strawberries: Fresh or freeze-dried both work, so use whichever you have on hand.
  

Special Equipment Needed To Make It Easier

Nothing fancy here. These three tools make the process faster and cleaner.

• Cocktail Shaker: This gives the drink that chilled, slightly frothy texture you get at the counter.
• Measuring Cups: Getting the tea, concentrate and milk ratios right keeps the flavor balanced.
• Heatproof Mug: You need something that can take just-boiled water while the tea steeps.

How to Make Pink Drink Starbucks Recipes

Here is the quick overview. The recipe card below has the full detail.

These are just highlights. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.

• Steep the passion tea in hot water until it turns a deep reddish-brown.
• Cool the brewed tea for a few minutes so it does not melt your ice.
• Shake the tea with the concentrate, milk and vanilla syrup over ice.
• Layer sliced strawberries and fresh ice into your serving glasses.
• Pour the shaken drink over the strawberries and serve right away.

Alternate Cooking Methods

No cocktail shaker on hand? There is more than one way to pull this together.

➡️ Stir It in the Glass: Add everything to a tall glass with ice and stir well for about twenty seconds.

➡️ Blend It Smooth: Run the tea, concentrate, milk and syrup through a blender with ice for a frothier texture.

➡️ Shake in a Jar: A mason jar with a tight lid works just as well as a proper shaker.