Stirring Whistling Kettle Strawberry Guava iced tea in a halloween glass with milk floating in the tea

Strawberry Pink Drink Recipe

Enjoy this fruity, perfectly sweetened drink whenever you're looking for something light and refreshing.

We were testing out some potential recipes in our test kitchen when we accidentally stumbled upon something amazing! We tried out this mixture of Strawberry Guava iced tea, simple syrup, and a splash of milk. Once we stirred it together and took a sip, it tasted awfully familiar... Then we realized, we just made our own version of what most people refer to at Starbucks as a “pink drink”!

Whistling Kettle Strawberry Guava iced tea in a halloween glass with milk floating in the tea

Starbucks Copycat

The Pink Drink Starbucks Refresher has been around since 2016 and has managed to be one of the most popular drinks on their menu even to this day. When we found out just how simple it was to make it at home, we knew we had to share! Enjoy this fruity, perfectly sweetened drink whenever you're looking for something light and refreshing.

How to Make a Strawberry Pink Drink


  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 12oz serving

What You Need


  • 3 tsp Strawberry Guava fruit tisane
  • 8 oz boiling (212 F) water
  • 2 oz coconut milk (or dairy/alternative of choice)
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Chopped up strawberries (optional)
Pouring milk onto Whistling Kettle Strawberry Guava iced tea in a halloween glass
Stirring Whistling Kettle Strawberry Guava iced tea in a halloween glass with milk floating in the tea

STEP 1

Steep 3 tsp Strawberry Guava fruit tisane in 8 oz filtered boiling water for 10 minutes.

 

STEP 2

Add 1 oz simple syrup and stir. Cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
 

STEP 3

To a glass with ice, add the cooled tea, milk, and 1 tbsp chopped strawberries. Stir to combine.
 

STEP 4

Sip and enjoy!