Pink Drink Strawberry Açaí Coconut (Printable)

A vibrant mix of juicy strawberries, tangy açaí, and creamy coconut milk for a refreshing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
02 - ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced, plus additional for garnish

→ Açaí & Juice

03 - 1 packet (3.5 oz) unsweetened açaí purée, thawed, or 2 tablespoons açaí powder
04 - 1 cup white grape juice or apple juice

→ Coconut Blend

05 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton

→ Sweetener

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Ice

07 - 1½ cups ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large shaker or mason jar, combine freeze-dried strawberries, thawed açaí purée or powder, white grape juice, and simple syrup.
02 - Muddle thoroughly to dissolve the açaí and break down the strawberries slightly, releasing their flavors.
03 - Pour in the coconut milk and add ice cubes to the shaker.
04 - Seal the shaker with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well-combined and frothy.
05 - Strain the mixture into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice.
06 - Top each serving with sliced fresh strawberries and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent money at a trendy café, except you made it in ten minutes flat.
  • The texture is naturally creamy without any dairy, so even your vegan friends will actually want to drink it.
  • You can pronounce every ingredient, and they're all genuinely good for you.
02 -
  • If your açaí purée is still frozen solid, it won't muddle smoothly—always thaw it completely at room temperature beforehand or your drink will taste gritty.
  • The carton coconut milk is genuinely non-negotiable here; canned coconut milk will make this taste like a piña colada instead of a bright, fruity drink.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses beforehand by filling them with ice while you're shaking the drink—this keeps everything colder longer and means less dilution.
  • Make the simple syrup at home with equal parts sugar and hot water, then let it cool; it's cheaper than buying it, and you control the sweetness from the start.
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