We couldn't pass up the chance to create our own version of Starbucks' famous strawberry, açai and lemonade refresher !
We prefer to make this kind of drink at home because it is customizable according to our desires of the moment, it does not contain any caffeine and we can reduce the amount of added sugar. In addition, we can add even more freeze-dried strawberries - because that is clearly the best! And it is much less expensive ( hello savings ).
We were pleased to team up with the talented Myriam from Tout Simplement Bouffe to concoct this recipe for you!
You may notice that the color differs a little from the original drink. This is because the homemade base is made from herbal tea, which is very colorful.
You may notice that the color differs a little from the original drink. This is because the homemade base is made from herbal tea, which is very colorful.
In addition, since we use herbal tea, this drink does not contain any caffeine (unlike classic refreshers which are made from green coffee beans) and can therefore be offered to children!
Starbucks Refresher Strawberry Acai Lemonade
The ingredients
Acai Berry Herbal Tea Base
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4 bags of acai berry herbal tea
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2 cups boiling water
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1/4 cup sugar
Refreshing drink
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1/2 cup acai berry tea base
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1/2 cup white cranberry juice
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1/2 cup lemonade (homemade or store-bought)
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2 tbsp. freeze-dried strawberries from Quebec Lyo & Co (or more!)
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1/2 cup ice cubes
Steps
Acai Berry Herbal Tea Base
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In a glass jar with a capacity of at least 500ml, infuse 4 bags of acai berry herbal tea in 2 cups of boiling water and 1/4 cup of sugar for 4 minutes.
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Gently remove the tea bags with tongs and crush them a little to get out as much water as possible.
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Let cool and transfer to the fridge.
Refreshing strawberry, açai and lemonade drink
- In a glass that can be closed, for example a Mason jar (or a shaker ), with a capacity of at least 473 ml, place the acai berry herbal tea base, the cranberry juice, the lemonade, the freeze-dried strawberries and the ice cubes.
- Close the glass and shake for about ten seconds. If you are using a shaker rather than a glass, transfer to your glass at the end of this step.
- Enjoy!
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