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How to Make a Copycat Dragon Drink Refresher Recipe
Updated on May 02, 2023
Starbucks has an ever-changing menu that always keeps us on our toes (including the Starbucks secret menu). Between seasonal and hot new ticket items, it can be difficult to choose a favorite. But you know what’s always a winner in our book? Refreshers, of course! I mean, the big selling point is in the name. These drinks are a cold delight for any day of the week. Mango Dragonfruit, Strawberry Acai and Pineapple Passionfruit… I could go all day.
But have you heard of the new copycat Dragon Drink Refresher recipe? It’s an absolute must-have for all you Refresher fans out there, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to make this favorite at home.
Copycat Dragon Drink Refresher Recipe
That’s right, you can make this Refresher recipe at home. This incredible copycat comes from TikTok user @cosettecutie. We owe you one, Cosette!
@cosettecutie welcome back to my series where i show you how to make your starbucks order at home. today’s drink is the dragon drink! ✨ #starbucksrefreshers #refresher #dragondrink #mangodragonfruit #mangodragonfruitrefresher #starbucks #sbux #starbies #coffee #coffeebar #starbucksorder #coffeetok #starbucksdrinks ♬ original sound – O
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white grape juice
- 1 cup mango juice
- 1/4 cup frozen dragon fruit
- Green coffee bean powder (optional)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
In her TikTok, Cosette explains that Starbucks Refreshers are actually caffeinated. While her version does not contain caffeine, she points out that Starbucks uses green coffee in its drinks and she welcomes you to add some to yours if you wish. Sometimes we need a little more pep in our step, you know?
Here are the best TikTok Starbucks drinks you need to try.
Directions
- Pour your white grape juice into your cup
- Add your mango juice and dragon fruit pieces
- Mix in a scoop of green coffee (optional)
- Drop in your ice and coconut milk
- Shake, shake, shake!
Cosette mentions that properly mixing is very important due to the possible curdling of the coconut milk. She uses a mason jar so she can thoroughly shake her copycat Refresher together for just the right consistency. Easy, sweet and can’t be beat!
Now it’s time to make even more copycat Starbucks recipes at home.
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