Starbucks Pink Drink
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5
Starbucks Pink Drink
Description
This Pink Drink begins with a simple syrup made by dissolving sugar in water over heat, cooled before use to maintain sweetness without added graininess. Herbal Tazo Passion tea is brewed and cooled separately to bring floral and fruity tea notes.
The drink is assembled by mixing the herbal tea with white grape juice and simple syrup, then served over ice for chill and dilution balance. Coconut milk is added gently, lending a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and subtle coconut flavor without overpowering the fruit and tea.
Fresh chopped strawberries added at the end introduce natural sweetness, texture, and visual appeal. This drink is served cold, making it a refreshing option for warm weather or as a fruity alternative to coffee or other teas.
For those seeking caffeine, adding a small amount of green coffee extract is suggested. Coconut milk can be substituted with other plant-based milks according to preference or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
Drink preparation
- 1 tea bag herbal tea Tazo Passion brand
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons strawberry fresh, chopped
Instructions
Simple Syrup Prepration
- Prepare simple syrup by placing 1 cup of water and 2 cups of sugar into a saucepan. Heat on medium-high just until mixture begins to boil, stir occasionally while the syrup heats. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. It is best if you allow the simple syrup to cool off before you make the drink.
Tea Preparation
- Prepare 1 bag of tea by adding 8 ounces of boiling water. Allow tea to steep for five minutes. It is best if you allow the tea to cool off before you make the drink.
Building the Pink Drink
- Add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to a glass, add 1/2 cup tea to the glass. Add 1/2 cup white grape juice to the glass. Stir well.
- Add ice to the glass. Add 3 tablespoons of coconut milk and mix gently. Add chopped strawberries and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a caffeinated version, add about 1/4 teaspoon of green coffee extract to the drink.
- Coconut milk can be replaced with other plant-based milks depending on preference or availability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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