Enjoy this Pink Drink along with my chorizo breakfast tacos, cinnamon roll casserole, and strawberry chicken spinach salad.
★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
Save Money
If you (or your teenagers!) love the Starbucks Pink Drink but you don't love spending $5+ a cup on it, then you will definitely want to try this easy recipe for making a similar drink yourself, at home.
My teens love this drink and we are always stocked up on supplies to make it. It's a fun treat for after school or on a hot day.
Skip the Drive-thru
If you're craving the flavor of the popular Pink Drink, but don't want to leave home, this homemade pink drink recipe is for you. Hang up the car keys. Just sit and sip from the comfort of your couch or backyard.
Just 3 store-bought ingredients.
This recipe is different from others you'll find online. It's VERY EASY. You don't need any special Starbucks ingredients. You do not need to brew any teas. Super simple. No prep work required. Literally takes seconds to whip up.
You just need to blend together 2 ingredients — juice and coconut milk and add freeze-dried strawberries. Layer on whipped cream or cold foam if you'd like, and you're good to go!
Serve over a cup full of ice for a refreshing drink that won't break the bank!
A Well-tested Recipe
After spending way too much money on buying Pink Drinks at Starbucks, I decided to look into what ingredients are in their drink. From there I experimented with combing different juices to try and match the flavor of their drink.
The trickiest part was getting the color right too. I found some juices had a nice flavor but not the right color and vice versa. I finally found a simple combination of ingredients that gives you that perfect pink color and great flavor! This is what I make several times a week, my kids love it and so do their friends.
If you're looking for a recipe that is very easy and tastes amazing, this is the one for you!
Try adding foam!
Much like my well-loved pink party punch, this single-serve pink drink is delicious with froth.
You can create some fun variations of this drink by adding homemade cold foam or just top with whipped cream.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
All you need is 3 ingredients to make this Pink Drink, plus ice. So simple yet actually tastes great.
Here's what you need:
- White Cran-Strawberry juice. Ocean spray makes this. It can sometimes be hard to find since it sells out quickly, but they do stock it at most grocery stores.
- Coconut milk. You can find this in the refrigerated section at the grocery store near the milk. I use the brand Silk. Just original coconut milk is what you want. You can use canned coconut milk, but it's much thicker and has a stronger coconut flavor.
- Freeze-dried strawberries. These are added to the drink after blending and add to the flavor once they've had time to steep a little.
★ How to Make a Pink Drink at Home ★
This Pink Drink can be made right in a drinking glass. I like to use a wide-mouth mason jar or a reusable Starbucks cup, but any drinking glass that will accommodate your handheld blender will work.
Just 3 simple steps:
- Pour coconut milk and cran-strawberry juice into your glass.
- Blend these liquids together using a frothing wand or you can use a handheld immersion blender. You can also use a fork to stir vigerously, if you don't have these electric tools.
- Add ice then top with freeze-dried strawberries.
Optional: For extra sweetness, color and flavor, add grenadine to taste. This gets the flavor closer to the actual Starbuck's Pink Drink, however, I prefer my homemade version which is less sweet and contains less sugar. My kids and I do not use grenadine when I make my pink drinks at home but it's an option if you do prefer that added sweetness.
That's it! Super simple. Super yummy!
Add some foam!
I usually just top my pink drinks with whipped cream but you can easily make your own cold foam if you prefer!
Here's how:
- Add 3 tablespoon of milk to a cup. (skim milk works best because it's light, however you can use any type of milk, cream, coconut milk or oat milk)
- Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup (add more or less to taste)
- Blend using a frothing wand or immersion blender.
- Top your pink drink with the cold foam!
For chocolate cold foam: use heavy cream instead of milk and add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder to taste! This creates a "chocolate covered strawberry" flavor that's amazing and great for celebrating special occasions like Valentine's Day or birthdays.
Shortcut: Top with canned whipped cream instead of cold foam.
★ Tips and FAQs ★
A simple 3-ingredient recipe creates a homemade version that closely mimics the fruity, creamy, and refreshing flavors of the original. The color is accurate too!
I do not recommend making a big batch. This drink works best making individual servings vs. making this as a big batch. Just like the original Pink Drink, it's made from coconut milk and juice which tends to separate with time so it does not make a great party drink. For a pink party drink, check out my pink sherbet punch!
The Starbucks Pink Drink is dairy-free with fewer calories and sugar than most soft drinks. According to Starbucks Nutrition Facts, the 24oz Venti Pink Drink contains 200 calories and 36g of sugar. Plus you get the added benefit of vitamins from the fruit.
A 24oz Starbuck's Pink Drink contains 200 calories and 36g of sugar whereas this 24oz homemade pink drink contains 237 calories and 26g of sugar. So homemade is a great option if you are looking to reduce your sugar intake.
Reusable Starbucks Drink Cup
Love your Starbucks? Me too! But it's an expensive treat so making your own drinks in a Starbucks cup is a great way to get that same experience, while saving money making this drink at home.
★ More Drink Recipes ★
Making a fun, tasty drink is a quick, comforting way to treat yourself in any weather. Here are more special drinks you might enjoy:
This easy, 3-ingredient homemade Pink Drink recipe was featured on South Your Mouth!
3-Ingredient Homemade Pink Drink
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cran-strawberry juice
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 ¾ cups ice
- 3-4 freeze dried strawberries
Optional Cold Foam
- 3 tablespoon milk frothed
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Pour cran-strawberry juice and coconut milk into a large drinking glass.
- Blend together using a frother or whisk with a fork.
- Add ice and freeze-dried strawberries on top.
Optional
- Top with whipped cream or cold foam before adding strawberries.
Video
Notes
- If you do not use an electric blending device, the coconut milk may not combine well with the juice or may easily separate creating a curdled look. To avoid this, blend using a handheld frother or an immersion blender.
- To make your own cold foam see notes in How to Make this Recipe section, above.
Carissa says
One of our favorite “fancy drink” recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Brooklyn says
Very easy and good recipe
Jill Antonelli says
I was wondering what the measurements would be to make a pitcher of this pink drink?!
Angela G. says
Hi Jill, A standard pitcher typically holds 64oz (1/2 gallon). To make a full 64 oz pitcher of Pink Drink, use 7 ¼ cups cran-strawberry juice and ¾ cup plus 2 teaspoons of coconut milk. This scales up the original single-serving recipe by about 5.8 times so should serve about 6 people. Hope this helps and you don't have to get the measurements exactly right for it to still taste good.
Julie Eriksen says
Just made this and it’s delicious. You saved me so much money!