Description
This refreshing Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher is a delightful Starbucks copycat drink that combines a vibrant berry base with lemonade and popping raspberry boba for a fun and fruity beverage perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Summer Berry Refresher Base
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup white grape juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp citric acid
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 1 tsp blackberry extract
- ¼ tsp blueberry extract
- ¼ tsp blue spirulina powder
To Assemble
- ½ cup Summer Berry Refresher Base
- ½ cup lemonade
- ¼ cup raspberry popping boba
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Make the Summer Berry Refresher Base: In a medium saucepan, combine water, white grape juice, granulated sugar, citric acid, raspberry extract, blackberry extract, blueberry extract, and blue spirulina powder. Whisk over low heat until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the spirulina powder is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large jar. Allow it to cool completely before using.
- Mix the Refresher Drink: In a cocktail shaker or large jar with a lid, pour ½ cup of the cooled refresher base and ½ cup of lemonade. Add a handful of ice, then shake vigorously until well combined and chilled. Set aside.
- Assemble the Drink: Place ¼ cup of raspberry popping boba into a tall glass. Add a handful of ice on top of the boba. Strain the mixed refresher over the ice and boba in the glass. Insert a boba straw to enjoy the refreshing drink.
Notes
- Be sure to fully dissolve the blue spirulina powder for an even color and flavor.
- Citric acid helps to mimic the tartness typically found in the Starbucks version but can be omitted or adjusted to taste.
- Use fresh lemonade or store-bought for convenience.
- Raspberry popping boba adds texture and a burst of flavor, but can be substituted with other fruit boba if desired.
- Chill the refresher base completely before mixing to ensure the drink stays cold longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
