Mango Dragonfruit Refresher (Starbucks Copycat)
This Starbucks Copycat Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is the perfect summer drink to enjoy on a hot day. The best part is that it uses real fruit, is incredibly easy to make, and is much cheaper than the coffee shop version.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
Dragonfruit Base Ingredients
- 1 cup dragonfruit fresh or frozen, diced
- 1 cup mango fresh or frozen, diced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
To Assemble the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ cup dragonfruit base
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces optional
- ½ teaspoon green coffee powder optional
Instructions
Make the Dragonfruit Base:
- Combine the diced dragonfruit, mango, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring and mashing the fruit with a potato masher to break it down.
- Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into a jar and cool in the refrigerator. This dragonfruit base will keep for up to 5 days.
Assemble the Refresher
- Fill a Boston shaker, cocktail shaker, or mason jar with 1 cup of ice cubes, ½ cup of the dragonfruit base, ½ cup of cold water, ½ teaspoon of green coffee bean extract (if using), and a few pieces of freeze-dried dragonfruit. Secure the lid tightly and shake for 20-30 seconds.
- Remove the lid and pour the mixture into a tall glass. If you like, add more ice cubes and garnish with freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- The dragonfruit base makes enough for 4 refresher drinks. Cool completely before using.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a lid or even a regular glass and just stir it.
- For an even more vibrant color, add 1 teaspoon of dragonfruit powder to the dragonfruit base.
- The green coffee bean powder is optional but adds a caffeine boost similar to the original Starbucks version.
- Prepare the dragonfruit base ahead of time; this way, you can whip up a refresher in no time.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
