Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (Starbucks Copycat)
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4.6
Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (Starbucks Copycat)
Description
The Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink starts with simmering pineapple juice, water, fresh ginger, and sugar to create a pineapple ginger syrup that is chilled before use. This syrup combines with guava, passionfruit, and optional tart cherry juices along with coconut milk, which sometimes separates into cream and water components but blends smoothly when stirred or briefly pulsed in a blender. The resulting drink is chilled and served over ice to provide a balance of sweetness, tropical fruit flavors, and creamy coconut texture.
The ginger adds a mild spicy warmth that cuts through the sweetness of the guava and passionfruit, creating a layered flavor profile reminiscent of the Starbucks version. The coconut milk softens and rounds the tart and sweet fruit juices for a smooth mouthfeel.
This iced beverage is suited for warm weather refreshment and can be spiked with coconut rum or vodka to turn it into a cocktail. It serves well as a unique alternative to typical fruit juices or iced teas.
Because coconut milk tends to separate, a quick blend or stir before serving ensures even texture. The pineapple ginger syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple ginger syrup 500 mL
- 2 cups guava juice 1 L
- ½ cup passion fruit juice 250 mL
- ⅛ cup tart cherry juice 30 mL, optional
- 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
- ice for serving
Pineapple Ginger Syrup
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice 250 mL
- 1/2 cup water 250 mL, cool
- 1 piece ginger 3 inches, fresh
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix all the ingredients for the pineapple ginger syrup together over medium heat. Let simmer until all the sugar dissolves. Pour into a heat-safe container with a lid and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
- Once cool add pineapple ginger syrup, guava juice, passion fruit juice, tart cherry juice, and coconut milk to a blender and pulse until well blended or simply stir the ingredients together in a large pitcher.
- Pour over ice in serving glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- Add about 1/2 cup of coconut rum or vodka to the pitcher for an adult version.
- Stir or blend the drink before serving to reincorporate separated coconut cream and water.
- Prepare pineapple ginger syrup in advance and chill thoroughly for best flavor integration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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