Pink Drink Strawberry Açaí Coconut (Printable)

Vibrant mix of strawberry, açaí, and coconut milk creates a creamy, fruity, thirst-quenching drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
02 - ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries, 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

# How To Make It:

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 the mixture thoroughly to dissolve the açaí and break apart the freeze-dried strawberries slightly.
03 - Pour in the unsweetened 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 beverage into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice.
06 - Top each glass with sliced fresh strawberries and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, no blender needed, just a jar and some arm strength.
  • The flavor is naturally sweet and tropical without any artificial nonsense hiding in your drink.
  • You can make it vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free without any compromise on taste or texture.
02 -
  • Never use canned coconut milk straight from the can—the thick cream layer will create an unpleasant texture and the drink won't blend smoothly no matter how hard you shake.
  • If your açaí purée is still slightly frozen, let it thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before adding it; frozen chunks won't muddle evenly and you'll end up with gritty patches in your drink.
03 -
  • Keep freeze-dried strawberries in an airtight container away from moisture; they stay fresh for weeks and become invaluable for quickly adding intense fruit flavor to any drink.
  • If you're making these for a group, pre-measure your fruit base and juice into individual shakers so guests can shake their own drinks and feel like they're part of the magic.
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