Summer Skies Drink (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
This Starbucks-inspired Summer Skies Drink is a refreshing, vibrant beverage combining a homemade Summer Berry Refresher Base with sweetened coconut milk and raspberry popping boba. Perfect for warm days, this colorful drink is bursting with berry flavors and a hint of tropical coconut, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tangy with a fun textural pop from the boba.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
Drink Assembly
- ½ cup Summer Berry Refresher Base (prepared)
- ½ cup sweetened coconut milk
- ¼ cup raspberry popping boba
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare 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 the mixture over low heat until the sugar and spirulina powder fully dissolve and all ingredients are well combined. Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the refresher base to a large jar. Let it cool completely before proceeding.
- Mix the Drink: Pour ½ cup of the cooled Summer Berry Refresher Base into a cocktail shaker or a large jar with a lid. Add ½ cup of sweetened coconut milk and a handful of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly combined and chilled.
- Assemble and Serve: Place ¼ cup of raspberry popping boba into a tall glass, then add a handful of ice on top of the boba. Strain the shaken Summer Skies drink mixture over the ice and boba in the glass. Insert a boba straw and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Blue spirulina powder not only adds a natural blue color but also offers antioxidants; adjust quantity for color intensity.
- If raspberry popping boba is unavailable, regular tapioca pearls or fruit jellies can be used as a substitute.
- For a vegan version, ensure the coconut milk is plant-based and sweetened without animal products.
- Citric acid adds tartness and balance; if unavailable, fresh lemon juice may be used but will alter flavor slightly.
- Prepare the Summer Berry Refresher Base in advance and refrigerate; it keeps well for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Starbucks copycat, summer drink, berry refresher, coconut milk beverage, popping boba, homemade Starbucks, refreshing drink
