Say hello to your new favorite refreshing drink for when the temperature outside is cranked up real high… the Strawberry Refresher! Made with sweet strawberries and fresh açaí, this ice-cold treat is the perfect way to beat the heat on the hottest of summer days. Copycatted from a certain famous coffee chain you might be familiar with, we think this version is even better because it gets rid of the junk they use and switches it out for all-natural ingredients and no added sugars, making it a healthier, guilt-free alternative. This Strawberry Refresher is so easy to make and perfect for sipping on-the-go or enjoying at home (fingers crossed that there’s a pool nearby wherever you are!). With its fun bright pink color and spunky delicious fruity flavors, the Strawberry Refresher is sure to become a summer staple you run to over and over again!
Ingredients
For the açaí syrup:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon açaí powder
For the concentrate:
- ice, to taste, for serving
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1 cup cold filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon green coffee bean powder
- freeze-dried strawberries, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a saucepan over high heat, bring 1/2 cup of the freeze-dried strawberries, the sugar, 1/2 cup of the filtered water, and the açaí powder to a boil.
Step 2 –Lower the heat and simmer the syrup until a texture forms, about 8-11 minutes.
Step 3 –Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the strawberry mixture into the strainer to separate the syrup. Make sure all liquid from the fruit is released.
Step 4 –Allow the syrup to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 5 –Fill a glass with the ice and then add the grape juice, the remaining cold water, and the green coffee bean powder; cover the glass and shake to mix it together.
Step 6 –Pour the syrup into the glass and top with the extra freeze-dried strawberries.
Step 7 –Serve.