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A hand holds a glass of iced strawberry drink topped with fresh strawberry slices and a mint sprig, with a clear straw, on a wooden table.
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Strawberry Refresher

Ready in just 5-minutes and made with REAL ingredients, this Starbucks copycat Strawberry Refresher is the ultimate summer thirst-quencher.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, drink recipe, homemade refresher, mocktail, refresher recipe, strawberry drink
Servings: 2 drinks
Author: The Modern Nonna

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Ingredients

  • 10 strawberries 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar to taste
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 can sparkling water any flavor you love
  • 2 mint leaves
  • ice as much as you like

Instructions

  • Note: feel free to make it as sweet as you like so be sure to taste and adjust as needed.
    A refreshing drink with ice, garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of mint, served in a glass on a wooden surface.
  • Mash, blend, or food process the strawberries with the honey (or sugar) and lemon juice.
    A close-up of fresh strawberries in a food processor bowl as honey is being poured over them, with a bakery display blurred in the background.
  • Add 1/2 of the strawberry syrup to a glass over ice.
    A glass filled with ice cubes is being filled with thick red juice poured from a pitcher. In the background, there are shelves with bread and pastries, giving a cozy bakery atmosphere.
  • Top off with any sparkling water of choice and enjoy!
    A clear glass filled with red, icy strawberry puree is being topped with a light-colored sparkling drink, on a wooden table with a bakery display blurred in the background.

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Notes

  • Berry Variations: This recipe works with frozen or fresh strawberries. You can also add mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries) for a flavor (and antioxidant!) boost. 
  • Boozy Refresher: Add your favorite champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling wine with just a splash of sparkling water for a grown-up version.
  • Sweeteners: Feel free to use Stevia or monk fruit as a sugar alternative. 
  • Caffeine add-ins: Add a couple of ounces of your favorite fresh brewed tea for a caffeine fix. Green tea, black tea, and flavored teas like passionfruit all complement the flavor profile well. Or if you're really going all in, add 1/2 a teaspoon of green coffee extract just like they do at Starbies. 
  • Toppings: Add a sprig of mint for garnish and some freeze dried strawberries for a true Starbucks copycat version. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 drink | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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