Description
A refreshing and vibrant pink drink inspired by the popular Starbucks Pink Drink, featuring a blend of strawberry syrup, coconut milk, and fresh strawberries served chilled over ice for a perfect summertime refresher.
Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup (store-bought or homemade)
Base
- 1 cup unsweetened chilled coconut milk
- 1 cup cold water
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine liquids: Add strawberry syrup, unsweetened chilled coconut milk, and cold water to a shaker or large jar. This creates the flavorful base of the drink.
- Mix ingredients: Shake or stir vigorously until the mixture is well combined and frothy, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and a pleasing texture.
- Prepare glasses: Place the ice cubes and fresh strawberry slices into two serving glasses to add chilled fruitiness and visual appeal.
- Assemble beverage: Pour the pink mixture over the ice and strawberries in each glass, creating a colorful layered effect.
- Serve: Gently stir the drink to marry the flavors just before serving immediately for optimal freshness and chill.
Notes
- For a homemade strawberry syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water with fresh strawberries, simmer until thickened, then strain and cool.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of strawberry syrup added to taste.
- Use chilled ingredients to keep the drink cold longer without excessive dilution from melting ice.
- Can be made vegan and dairy-free by using coconut milk as the base.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture; the drink may separate if left sitting too long.
