Pink Drink Strawberry Açaí Coconut (Print Version)

A vibrant blend of strawberry, açaí, and coconut milk for a refreshing, fruity drink.

# Components:

→ Fruit Base

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

→ Açaí and 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

# Method:

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 vigorously to dissolve the açaí and break up the strawberries slightly, releasing their flavors.
03 - Pour in coconut milk and add ice cubes to the shaker.
04 - Seal the shaker 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 glass with sliced fresh strawberries and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a splurge but takes barely ten minutes and costs just a few dollars.
  • The combination of açaí and strawberry creates this naturally beautiful color that looks Instagram-worthy before you even take a sip.
  • It's vegan and dairy-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy it without compromise.
02 -
  • Don't skip the muddling step—it's what unlocks the flavor and gives you that gorgeous color instead of a watered-down pink.
  • If your açaí purée is too thick to work with, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before shaking, and it'll blend in so much more smoothly.
03 -
  • Buy your açaí purée packets in bulk and freeze them flat in a zip-top bag so you always have them ready and they thaw quickly in warm water.
  • The difference between a good pink drink and a great one is how well you muddle those freeze-dried berries, so spend those extra ten seconds really getting them to break down and color the base.
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