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    11/10/2022

    15 Best Starbucks Refreshers (+ Secret Menu) for 2022

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    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. This list includes the best refreshers on its official menu, and popular drinks from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make DIY copycat refresher recipes at home!

    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. There are currently 10 refreshers on its official menu, and infinite ways to order from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make copycat refresher recipes at home! #StarbucksRefreshers #StarbucksStrawberryRefreshers#StarbucksRefresherDrinks

    Starbucks refreshers are a perfect choice on a sunny and hot day, but you can enjoy them any time of the year. Most of these iced drinks are lightly caffeinated, but if you make them at home, you can make them caffeine-free, with more or less syrup.

    Table of Contents Show
    We Love Starbucks Refreshers
    What are the Starbucks Refreshers?
    Starbucks Refreshers on the Menu
    1. Strawberry Acai Refresher
    2. Pink Drink
    3. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
    4. Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher
    5. Dragon Drink
    6. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
    7. Violet Drink
    8. Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher
    9. Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade Refresher
    10. Blueberry Acai Refresher
    Best Starbucks Refreshers from the Secret Menu
    11. Orange Drink
    12. Green Drink
    13. Purple Drink
    14. Blue Drink
    15. Ombré Pink Drink
    Starbucks Rainbow Refreshers
    Other Cold Drinks
    Canned Refreshers and Instant Refresher Packets
    What You’ll Need to Make a Strawberry Refresher
    How to Make a Strawberry Refresher at Home
    Do Starbucks Refreshers Have Caffeine?
    What is Green Coffee Extract?
    Which Starbucks Refresher is the Best?
    How Much are Starbucks Refreshers?
    Are Starbucks Refreshers Healthy?
    15 Best Starbucks Refreshers (Strawberry Refresher Recipe and More)

    We Love Starbucks Refreshers

    Fruity. Refreshing. Sweet. Perfect. Have you checked out Starbucks Refreshers? They’ve become such a sensation on Instagram and other social media.

    There are different flavors like strawberry, mango, dragonfruit, blackberries, and peach. This year, Starbucks introduced the Pineapple Passionfruit Drink which is a big hit.

    You’ll see different colors from pink, orange, purple, green, blue, and even rainbow color with ombre effects. Best of all, there are no artificial food colorings.

    If you are looking for some inspiration, try out some of these insta-worthy Starbucks refreshers. You can order them at your local Starbucks stores or make them at home with our easy copycat recipes!

    What are the Starbucks Refreshers?

    According to Starbucks, the “refreshers beverages are made with real fruit juice and are lightly caffeinated with Green Coffee Extract.” They have a natural source of energy with relatively low calories – a perfect afternoon pick-me-up!

    Before we get into the list of refreshers, here are a few ground rules:

    • We’ve included all Starbucks refreshers on the official menu. The list will be updated frequently to reflect menu changes.
    • We’ve also included the popular refreshers from the Secret Menu. You can find out the detailed information from the link to the individual post.
    • All the refreshers’ nutritional information is based on a 16oz grande size.

    Whether you’re new to refreshers or are looking for new ideas, there’s something for everyone in the list below.

    Starbucks Refreshers on the Menu   

    The refreshers on Starbucks’ official menu are the most popular ones. Simply order the drink by the name. The size options are: tall (12 oz), grande (16oz), venti (24oz), and trenta (31oz). You can also easily make them at home following our copycat recipes, and customize with your preferred level of sweetness.

    1. Strawberry Acai Refresher

    This homemade Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher gives you all the delicious flavor of the store-bought drink at the fraction of the price. You’re going to love this copycat recipe as it tastes and looks just like the real thing. Plus you can customize how much sweetness or caffeine you prefer. #StrawberryAcaiRefresher #StrawberryAcaiRefresherRecipe #StarbucksStrawberryAcaiRefresher
    Strawberry Acai Refresher

    Nutrition info: Calories: 90; Sugar: 20 grams
    This strawberry refresher is one of the hottest items on Starbucks refreshers’ menu. It’s one of the healthier refreshers and has a nice red color, which mostly comes from strawberries.

    Starbucks uses freeze-dried strawberries to make this drink, but our homemade DIY recipe uses fresh strawberries, giving you an even more delicious flavor at the fraction of the price.

    2. Pink Drink

    Make Starbucks’ super-popular Pink Drink at home! This copycat recipe is a real deal and you can easily customize it to your preferred level of sweetness. The best part? The homemade pink drink recipe uses fresh strawberries to make it even more flavorful and healthier! #PinkDrink #PinkDrinkStarbucks #StarbucksStrawberryDrink
    Pink Drink

    Nutrition info: Calories: 140; Sugar: 24 grams
    This is a super-popular Starbucks’ refreshing beverage made with Strawberry Acai Refresher and coconut milk.

    It started as a secret menu item but was so popular that it became an official Starbucks beverage on the cold drink menu in 2017.

    We’ve created a copycat recipe that you can easily make the pink drink at home!

    3. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher

    This Mango Dragonfruit Refresher brings your favorite coffee shop drink home! The Starbucks dragon drink copycat recipe gives you all the amazing flavor and beautiful pink color of the store-bought drink at the fraction of the price. It’s a perfectly refreshing fruity drink that takes less than 5 minutes to make with a few ingredients. It’s incredibly delicious with or without coconut milk! #MangoDragonfruit #MangoDragonfruitRefresher #StarbucksDragonDrink #Dragondrink
    Mango Dragonfruit Refresher

    Nutrition info: Calories: 90; Sugar: 19 grams
    The Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher has taken over Instagram and Social Media with its stunning bright magenta color and sweet, tropical flavors.

    Our copycat recipe is the real deal – giving you amazing fruity flavors and the same beautiful bright pink color.

    4. Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher

    The beautiful pink Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade is a perfect summer refreshing drink that you can enjoy year-round. This easy Starbucks copycat recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make with only 4 ingredients. The dragon fruit powder gives this refresher a vibrant pink color, while the lemonade adds extra tropical fruity flavors to the iced beverage! #MangoDragonfruitLemonadeRefresher #StarbucksMangoDragonLemonade #StarbucksPinkLemonade
    Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade

    Nutrition info: Calories: 140; Sugar: 30 grams
    This is a twist on the regular Mango Dragonfruit Refresher by substituting lemonade for water. It takes the drink to a new level and tastes even better!

    Our copycat recipe shows you how to make this stunning and delicious drink with only 4 ingredients and within 5 minutes.

    5. Dragon Drink

    Make the stunning Insta-worthy Dragon Drink at home! It’s very similar to Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, but sweeter and creamier! This Starbucks copycat recipe is a real deal with the bright pink color and refreshing flavors! The best part? You can easily customize it to your preferred level of sweetness, and make it with or without caffeine! #DragonDrink #StarbucksDragonDrink
    Dragon Drink

    Nutrition info: Calories: 130; Sugar: 23 grams
    It’s a gorgeous Insta-worthy refresher that’s similar to Mango Dragonfruit Refresher but sweeter and creamier, thanks to the coconut milk!

    Order it at your local Starbucks store for a perfect summer iced beverage or make it at home with our easy copycat recipe!

    6. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher

    Make a delicious Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher at home! This Starbucks copycat recipe gives you all the refreshing flavor and beautiful color of the store-bought iced beverage at the fraction of the price. It’s incredibly easy to make the tea-based drink and you can easily customize by adding lemonade or coconut milk! #VeryBerryHibisucs #VeryBerryHibiscusRefresher
    Very Berry Hibiscus

    Nutrition info: Calories: 70; Sugar: 14 grams
    It’s a refreshing and beautiful drink that always helps to boost my energy levels in the afternoon during the hot summer days!

    It also has the lowest calories among all Starbucks refreshers. We’ve re-created this recipe at home, made from scratch. It tastes just like the one from Starbucks.

    7. Violet Drink

    Make the refreshing Starbucks Violet Drink at home! This copycat recipe is a real deal with stunning purple color and delicious flavor at the fraction of the price. A perfect dairy-free iced beverage made with sweet blackberries, hibiscus tea, and coconut milk. #VioletDrink #StarbucksVioletDrink #VioletDrinkRecipe
    Violet Drink

    Nutrition info: Calories: 110; Sugar: 19 grams
    This tea-based refresher is basically Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher mixed with coconut milk.

    A perfect dairy-free iced beverage made with sweet blackberries, hibiscus tea, and coconut milk. Our copycat recipe is a real deal, giving you the stunning pinkish violet color and delicious flavor!

    8. Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher

    Nutrition info: Calories: 140; Sugar: 32 grams
    It’s Strawberry Acai Refresher made with lemonade instead of water.

    It has more calories and sugar than the original refresher, but it also tastes better with deeper fruity flavors, and sweeter.

    9. Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade Refresher

    Nutrition info: Calories: 120; Sugar: 25 grams
    It’s basically Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher mixed with lemonade.

    It has a richer fruity flavor but also has more calories and sugar.

    10. Blueberry Acai Refresher

    Nutrition info: Calories: 90; Sugar: 20 grams
    This canned refresher is tangy, sweet, and sparkling. It’s different from the other refreshers made in-store as it’s carbonated.

    Best Starbucks Refreshers from the Secret Menu

    Besides the refreshers listed above on the coffee chain’s official menu, there are also many colorful and delicious hidden refresher drinks from the Starbucks secret menu. To order off of the secret menu, just tell your barista what to put in your drink, and you’ll have a special cup of refresher customized for you. Below you’ll find the most popular refreshes from the Secret menu.

    11. Orange Drink

    This new Orange Drink from Starbucks’ secret menu tastes like Peach Gummy Rings! It’s made with black tea lemonade, peach juice, and soy milk. We’ve created this homemade iced beverage to brighten up your day and it tastes like the real thing. A perfect and refreshing drink for the summer! #OrangeDrink #StarbucksOrangeDrink
    Orange Drink

    This new Orange Drink from Starbucks’ secret menu tastes like Peach Gummy Rings! It’s sweet, peachy, and so satisfying!

    To order, just ask your barista for a venti iced half-sweet black tea lemonade, with peach tea and a splash of soy milk, served on ice. To make it at home, follow our easy recipe for a perfect vegan and refreshing drink with a few simple ingredients.

    12. Green Drink

    Green Drink and Blue Drink are my new favorite Starbucks rainbow beverages from the secret menu. Now you can make this refreshing green drink at home at the fraction of the price. It’s made with black tea, matcha green tea powder, and coconut milk – smooth, creamy, and delicious! #GreenDrinkStarbucks #StarbucksGreenTeaDrink
    Green Drink

    Like Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink, this beautiful green drink is smooth, creamy, and delicious.

    To order, simply ask for a blend of iced black tea, green matcha powder, and coconut milk. You can also easily re-create this drink at home with our copycat recipe and customize it to your preferred level of sweetness.

    13. Purple Drink

    Like Pink Drink, Purple Drink is another refreshing and stunning iced beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days. It’s made with passion iced tea, soy milk, and syrup, topped with blackberries. Here is a complete guide on purple drink, including how to order it from Starbuck’s secret menu, and how to make it at home! #PurpleDrink #PurpleDrinkStarbucks
    Purple Drink

    You’ve probably seen the purple drink all over Instagram. It’s another refreshing and stunning tea-based iced beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days.

    To order the “Purple Drink” at Starbucks, just ask for a blend of passion iced tea, soy milk, and vanilla syrup, with a scoop of blackberries or blueberries. To make it at home, follow our easy DIY copycat recipe.

    14. Blue Drink

    Blue Drink and Green Drink are the latest addition to the rainbow beverages on the Starbucks secret menu. The blue drink is made with passion iced tea, soy milk, and vanilla syrup. It’s so refreshing, and you can easily make it at home at the fraction of the price. A perfect summer drink! #BlueDrink #BlueDrinkStarbucks
    Blue Drink

    Blue Drink is so refreshing with a unique blue color. If you like Purple Drink, you’ll like this blue drink too, as the two recipes are very similar.

    To order the “Blue Drink” from the secret menu at Starbucks, simply ask your barista for a blend of passion iced tea, soy milk, and vanilla syrup. To make a copycat blue drink at home, follow our blue drink copycat recipe.

    15. Ombré Pink Drink

    Make the Starbucks’ stunning Ombré Pink Drink at home this summer! After the popular Pink Drink, the pink and white layered ombré drink is the new sensation that’s all over Instagram and other social media. It’s made with a Cool Lime Refresher with a coconut base topped with Teavana Shaken Iced Passionfruit Tea. As soon as you stick in a straw, the two layers start to swirl into a beautiful ombré. #OmbrePinkDrink #OmbreDrink
    Ombre Pink Drink

    You’ll probably agree that this Ombré Drink is one of the fanciest drinks from Starbucks Secret Menu. It has a bright pink layer on top of the white layer, and as soon as you stick in a straw, the two layers start to swirl into a beautiful Ombré!

    To order, ask for a tall Cool Lime Refresher, but sub in coconut milk for water, served in a grande cup. Then get it topped with iced passion tea. It’s also easy to make at home if you follow a few simple tips from our copycat recipe.

    Starbucks Rainbow Refreshers

    If you are a fan of Starbucks, you’ve probably heard a lot of hypes about the whole line of rainbow-themed drinks. There are 5 rainbow drinks: Pink Drink, Purple Drink, Blue Drink, Green Drink, and Orange Drink. The Pink Drink is on the official menu, and the rest is from the secret menu.

    Other Cold Drinks

    If you’d like to explore some other cold drinks, try these iced coconut milk drinks. They are very similar to the refreshers:

    • Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink
    • Iced Golden Ginger Drink
    • Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink

    Canned Refreshers and Instant Refresher Packets

    Besides the freshly-made refreshers, Starbucks also offers canned refreshers and instant refresher packets that you can buy at the store or order online from Amazon. There are different flavors such as Strawberry Lemonade, Black Cherry Limeade, Peach Passion Fruit, and Very Berry Hibiscus.

    What You’ll Need to Make a Strawberry Refresher

    • strawberries (fresh or freeze-dried strawberries)
    • freeze-dried acai powder
    • green coffee cxtract
    • white grape juice
    • simple syrup or sugar
    • water and ice
    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. There are currently 10 refreshers on its official menu, and infinite ways to order from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make copycat refresher recipes at home! #StarbucksRefreshers #StarbucksStrawberryRefreshers#StarbucksRefresherDrinks

    How to Make a Strawberry Refresher at Home

    • Blend fresh strawberries until smooth and then strain them through a fine mesh.
    • Whisk together acai powder, green coffee extract, and 1/2 cup of grape juice until dissolved.
    • Add the acai mixture and the rest of the white grape juice to strawberry juice. Mix to combine.
    • In a large pitcher or jar, add ice cubes, the strawberry mixture and more water.
    • Then add simple syrup to your desired sweetness. You can also use sugar or honey. Start with a small amount, taste, and gradually add more. Mix well.
    • Fill each glass 1/2 full of ice cubes and a scoop of strawberry slices. Pour the drink into the glass and serve immediately!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do Starbucks Refreshers Have Caffeine?

    Yes, all Starbucks refreshers have caffeine in it and will give you a boost of energy. For the refreshers on the menu, the caffeine comes from green coffee extract, and a grande cup has about 45 mg caffeine in it. For the refreshers from the Secret menu, many of the drinks have caffeine from tea such as black tea or green tea.

    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. There are currently 10 refreshers on its official menu, and infinite ways to order from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make copycat refresher recipes at home! #StarbucksRefreshers #StarbucksStrawberryRefreshers#StarbucksRefresherDrinks

    What is Green Coffee Extract?

    It’s an extract of unroasted, green coffee beans which contains less caffeine than its roasted counterpart. Green coffee bean extract is an effective weight loss aid and the vegetable taste of the extract pairs well with sharp and acidic fruit flavors.

    If you’d like to make Starbucks refreshers copycat at home, you can buy Green Coffee Extract online from Amazon. The most common ones are in pill form, and you’ll need to pop them open and use the powder from the capsules.

    Which Starbucks Refresher is the Best?

    The Pink Drink, Strawberry Acai Refresher, and Mango Dragonfruit Refresher are the most popular ones. To me, my favorite is Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher.

    How Much are Starbucks Refreshers?

    The prices are different for different refreshers. It’s about $4.50 for a basic tall-size refresher, but the ones with lemonade, coconut milk, or other customizations will cost more.

    Are Starbucks Refreshers Healthy?

    Starbucks refreshers are healthier than most other Starbucks drinks. Some are healthier than others. To make them even healthier at home, you can lower the amount of syrup or sugar, or use Stevia to sweeten your drink.

    If you’ve tried any of our Starbucks Refresher Recipes, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know. I love hearing from you!

    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. There are currently 10 refreshers on its official menu, and infinite ways to order from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make copycat refresher recipes at home.

    15 Best Starbucks Refreshers (Strawberry Refresher Recipe and More)

    A fruity and colorful Starbucks refresher is the best way to enjoy a sunny day! We’ve collected 15 of the best refresher drinks from Starbucks so that you can find something new to try. There are currently 10 refreshers on its official menu, and infinite ways to order from the secret menu. You’ll learn everything about these popular refreshers and how to make copycat refresher recipes at home.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 100kcal

    Ingredients 

    • 1/2 pound fresh strawberries (stems removed and halved)
    • 3 1/2 cups water (divided)
    • 3/4 teaspoon freeze-dried acai powder
    • 1 tsp green coffee extract
    • 2 cups white grape juice (divided)
    • simple syrup to taste (or sugar, you can adjust the sweetness by using more or less)
    • ice cubes

    Instructions 

    • Clean the strawberries, and remove green leaves. Then cut them into halves.
    • Add the strawberry halves and 1 cup of water into a blender.
    • Blend until smooth and then strain them through a fine mesh.
    • Whisk together acai powder, green coffee extract, and 1/2 cup of white grape juice until dissolved. It takes a few minutes for the powder to dissolve completely.
    • Add the rest of the white grape juice and acai mixture to strawberry juice. Mix to combine.
    • In a large pitcher, add ice cubes, the strawberry mixture and the rest of the water.
    • Then add simple syrup to your desired sweetness. You can also use sugar or honey. Start with a small amount, taste and gradually add more. Mix well.
    • Fill each glass 1/2 full of ice cubes and a scoop of strawberry slices. Pour the drink into the glass and serve immediately!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Starbucks Refresher Drinks, Starbucks Refreshers, Starbucks Strawberry Refresher
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    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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