Starbucks Copycat Drinks – Make Your Own at Home!

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Here's recipes to make your three favorite Starbucks copycat drinks at home! These are tasty, easy, and way better for your budget.

3 Popular Starbucks Copycat Drink Recipes

Okay, confession time: I love a good Starbucks run. There’s just something about walking out with that icy cold cup, the green straw, and a perfectly sweet, refreshing drink in hand. But…those daily trips add up fast. 💰So, I decided to put three of the most popular Starbucks copycat drinks to the test—right in my own kitchen—and let me tell you, the results were shockingly good. Like, “wait…did I actually just make this myself?!” kind of good.

If you’re a fan of the Pink Drink, Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, or the comforting Medicine Ball, you’re in for a treat. These homemade versions taste just like the real thing, and bonus: they’re super simple, way cheaper, and totally customizable.

Let’s get into it.

Starbucks Pink Drink (aka your favorite girly drink ever)

This cult-favorite is fruity, creamy, and pretty enough to make you feel instantly fancier. Here's how to make it at home:

What You’ll Need:

• White cranberry strawberry juice
• Coconut milk (go for the refrigerated kind for best texture)
• Freeze-dried strawberries

How to Make It:

1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
2. Pour in about 1 cup of white cranberry strawberry juice and about a 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
3. Stir well until the colors blend into that iconic soft pink.
4. Toss in a handful of freeze-dried strawberries.

And that’s it! A creamy, dreamy Pink Drink ready in under 2 minutes.

Mango Dragonfruit Refresher (vibrant, tropical & totally Instagram-worthy)

This one is bold, bright, and bursting with tropical vibes. The color alone will make you smile!

What You’ll Need:

• Cranberry mango juice
• Lemonade
• Frozen dragon fruit cubes (you can find these in the freezer section at most grocery stores)

How to Make It:

1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
2. Pour about a ½ cup cranberry mango juice, and a ½ cup lemonade. Then sprinkle the frozen dragon fruit pieces on top. (I maybe added about ¼ cup? Just eyeball it, you'll be fine.)
3. Stir to blend and break up the dragon fruit a bit.

Enjoy your homemade tropical escape!

Medicine Ball (aka the soothing hug in a cup)

Feeling a little under the weather or just want something cozy and calming? This one’s for you. Also known as the “Cold Buster,” this tea-based drink is warm, comforting, and surprisingly addictive.

What You’ll Need:

• Peach herbal tea
• Mint herbal tea
• Lemonade
• Honey

How to Make It:

1. Boil water and steep one peach tea bag and one mint tea bag in a large mug.
2. Add 1/2 cup lemonade, or heat it in the microwave if you don't want it to cool down your drink too much.
3. Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey to taste.
4. Let steep for 5 minutes, remove the tea bags, and enjoy that warm, soothing goodness.

Soon you'll be feeling better in no time!

Making these Starbucks copycat drinks will save you money, and they're also totally customizable to your tastes and preferences! For example, you could add a little green coffee extract to your drink for an afternoon pick me up, or you can skip the honey or sugar too if it's already sweet enough!

So skip the drive thru, and give them a try!

Have you DIY-ed any other Starbucks copycat drinks at home? We'd love to hear about it!

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