Make a refreshing homemade Strawberry Açaí Refresher with simple ingredients in this easy Starbucks copycat recipe.
When the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than sipping on a cold, fruity drink that’s just as refreshing as it is beautiful. If you’re a fan of Starbucks Refreshers®, especially their Strawberry Açaí Refresher, then you’re going to love this easy copycat recipe. With a few simple ingredients from your local grocery store, you can recreate this vibrant homemade strawberry açaí refresher for a fraction of the cost.
This copycat strawberry açaí refresher recipe delivers the same sweet strawberry flavors, vibrant color, and subtle hint of açaí that makes the original so popular. It’s a delicious drink for a hot summer day, and with simple steps, you’ll be sipping in no time!
Whether you’re recreating your favorite Starbucks order at home or just need a refreshing drink for a warm afternoon, this homemade version of the Strawberry Açaí Refresher is one of our new favorite things. It’s budget-friendly, packed with acai flavors, and so easy to make with ingredients you can find at most grocery stores.
You don’t have to visit your local Starbucks every time you crave this popular refresher flavor—you can now enjoy it anytime at home with this easy copycat recipe.
What Is the Strawberry Açaí Refresher?
One of the most popular drink choices at Starbucks, the Strawberry Açaí Refresher is made with a strawberry acai base, a bit of green coffee extract, and freeze-dried strawberries, all shaken together with ice. It’s part of the beloved Starbucks Refreshers® line, which also includes fan-favorites like the Pink Drink and Mango Dragonfruit Refresher.
If you’ve ever seen the TikTok videos recreating this, you know it’s gone viral for a reason. It’s fruity, energizing (without too much caffeine), and has just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, it’s easy to make at home!
Why You’ll Love This Copycat Strawberry Açaí Refresher
- Made with simple ingredients
- Customizable for your taste (and sweetness level)
- No artificial natural flavors or added sugar unless you want it
- Great for easy drink recipes year-round
- An antioxidant-filled drink with acai berries and real strawberries
Tips for Making a Strawberry Acai Refresher
- Want a sweeter drink or a creamy version? Try adding a splash of sweet cream or a little coconut milk for a DIY Pink Drink-style twist.
- Most of the main ingredients can be found at a local grocery store or online.
Variations to Try
- Pink Drink: Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamy finish.
- Low Sugar Version: Skip the simple syrup or use a sugar-free sweetener to control how much sugar goes in.
- Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher: Replace the tea with lemonade for a tangier twist.
Strawberry Acai Refresher Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp acai powder or acai berry powder
- 1 tsp green coffee extract powder
- 1 tbsp strawberry powder
- 1 tbsp strawberry syrup or strawberry acai syrup
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white grape juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Preparation
Steep the green tea bag in 1 cup of hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature, or pop it in the fridge to chill quickly.
In a bowl or large mason jar, whisk together:
- Acai powder
- Green coffee bean powder
- Strawberry powder
- Strawberry syrup
- Simple syrup
- Lemon juice
- White grape juice concentrate
Stir until well combined. If needed, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps.
Add ice cubes to a tall glass or shaker. Pour in:
- ½ cup brewed green tea
- ½ cup strawberry açaí base
- A few freeze-dried strawberries and fresh strawberry slices
Shake well or stir until fully chilled and combined.
Pour into your favorite glass over ice. Garnish with more fresh strawberries or a lemon slice. Enjoy your own strawberry acai refresher at home!
Strawberry Acai Refresher Leftovers
Storage: Store any leftover strawberry açaí refresher base in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before using, as natural separation may occur.
Freezing: To freeze, pour the base into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Transfer cubes to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months. Use the cubes to chill and flavor water, tea, or to quickly remake the refresher—just blend with a little water or lemonade!
Recipe
Originally Published On: July 13, 2026
Strawberry Acai Refresher
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp acai powder or acai berry powder
- 1 tsp green coffee extract powder
- 1 tbsp strawberry powder
- 1 tbsp strawberry syrup
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white grape juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- Fresh strawberries (sliced (for garnish))
- Ice cubes
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Steep the green tea bag in 1 cup of hot water for about 5 minutes
- Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature, or pop it in the fridge to chill quickly
- In a bowl or large mason jar, whisk together the acai powder, green coffee bean powder, strawberry powder, strawberry syrup, honey, lemon juice, and white grape juice concentrate
- Stir until well combined (if needed, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps)
- Add ice cubes to a tall glass or shaker and pour in ½ cup brewed green tea, ½ cup strawberry açaí base, and a few freeze-dried strawberries and fresh strawberry slices
- Shake well or stir until fully chilled and combined
- Pour into your favorite glass over ice
- Garnish with more fresh strawberries or a lemon slice
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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Oh yes please, this looks so amazing! A perfect drink to sip on during the summer with a good book.
This is so good! I made it tonight, and it’s perfect for the summer AND my wallet! I’m a big fan.
This strawberry acai refresher looks like the perfect summer treat. I love how you recreate a café favorite at home with simple ingredients, bringing refreshing flavors and creativity into every sip.
Strawberry Acai Refresher sounds totally refreshing and is perfect for the summer. I am going to source all these ingredients and make this drink.
There’s nothing I like more than a good copycat recipe! And what a good dupe it is for summer. Sweet and refreshing. I’ll give it a try.
Oh my goodness…yes, yes, yes! I absolutely love the Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher, but I never thought about making it at home. This looks so refreshing and perfect for these hot summer days. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try and save myself a few trips to Starbucks. Thanks for sharing
I like how refreshing and easy this strawberry refresher looks to put together! I love it from starbucks but I am sure now I can whip mine in so much less. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Looks so fresh and tasty! I am happy it is vegetarian. Will try on a hot day.
I had no idea white grape juice was part of the mix! That’s one of those little details that probably makes a big difference. I’ll have to give this a try next time I’m craving one without making a coffee run.
I like that you use freeze-dried strawberries along with the fresh ones because those little chewy pieces are what make the real Starbucks refresher feel special.
I do love strawberries so this sounds like a wonderful drink option for me. I’ve not tried this in Starbucks yet but I’d much prefer to make it at home myself. This sounds perfect at the moment as the weather is really hot and so this would be ideal to cool off. I’m sure my eldest would love this too!!!
What a great way to save money! I love the idea of making a Starbucks copycat version at home. I’ve only tried this drink once, but now I’m inspired to make it myself. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
This sounds delicious! We’ve been under siege by a nasty heatwave the last 48 hours so a fresh, healthy and soothing fruit drink like this one would fit the bill.