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This Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher is as pretty and crave-worthy as the real thing! Stirred with creamy coconut milk, it’s everything you want this summer.
With just 3 ingredients, you have no excuse to sleep on this copycat Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher.
The coconut milk makes it more like the Dragon Drink, but you can easily change it up with grape juice.
And if you want it to wake you up, just mix in green coffee extract!
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Since this is closer to the creamy Dragon Drink, you might like our other version of the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with white grape juice. And speaking of homemade Refreshers, you might as well keep the Starbucks Kiwi Starfruit Refresher in your summer back-pocket!
Why You’ll Love This Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher Recipe
- This 3-ingredient copycat Starbucks dragonfruit refresher is way simpler than other copycats!
- This Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher is the perfect blend of fruity, creamy, and refreshing.
- This homemade Dragon Drink is a caffeine-free beverage, but you can always stir in some green coffee bean powder for a boost.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Dragon fruit – Fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried, it’s your call! This also contributes to the caffeine-free drink’s stunning color.
Mango juice and coconut milk – The creamy, sweet, and refreshing base of our copycat Starbucks Dragonfruit refresher. You can also craft your pink drink with 1/4 cup of white grape juice and 1/4 cup of mango juice rather than using just 1/2 cup of mango juice for a more nuanced flavor profile.
Ice – Of course, this tropical vacation-in-a-glass is best enjoyed chilled. You can also make the at-home copycat extra special with a skewer of fresh mango cubes!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Whatever is Available
If you can’t find fresh dragon fruit, you can make this copycat Starbucks dragonfruit refresher with freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces. Frozen dragonfruit also works in a pinch for the fruit inclusions!
Add Caffeine
If you want your Dragon Fruit Refresher with a kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of green coffee powder!
Make Dragonfruit Syrup
For a more vibrantly colored Dragon Drink, assemble it with dragonfruit syrup! Put 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Then, stir in 2 teaspoons of dragonfruit powder. Simmer for another 5 minutes, and your syrup is good to go!
Copycat Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher Recipe FAQs
What’s the difference between Dragon Drink and Mango Dragonfruit Refresher?
Both the Starbucks Dragon Drink and Mango Dragonfruit Refresher are made with the Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers Base, ice, and freeze dried dragonfruit pieces. However, the Dragon Drink is also hand-shaken with coconut milk. This copycat Refresher is actually closer to the Dragon Drink!
Is this Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher copycat recipe vegan?
Yes, this copycat Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is vegan.
How much caffeine is in this copycat Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher?
Since it’s just mango juice, coconut milk, and pieces of dragon fruit, this homemade Starbucks Refresher is caffeine-free!
Can I store the leftovers?
You can store the leftover Dragonfruit Mango Refresher in a mason jar in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Remove the ice cubes so they don’t dilute the drink.
Where to find the ingredients for this copycat Mango Dragonfruit Refresher?
The three ingredients for this Dragon Drink are all available on Amazon.
More Delicious Drinks
- Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher
- Starbucks Medicine Ball
- Starbucks Apple Crisp Frappuccino
- Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte
- Yuzu Cocktail
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Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 dragon fruit, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup mango juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Fill your cup or glass with ice.
- Pour in the mango juice.
- Top with coconut milk and gently stir.
- Add the dragon fruit pieces, and you're done!
Notes
- If you can’t find fresh dragon fruit, you can make this copycat Starbucks dragonfruit refresher with freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces. Frozen dragonfruit also works in a pinch for the fruit inclusions!
- If you want your Dragon Fruit Refresher with a kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of powdered green coffee bean extract!
- For a more vibrantly colored Dragon Drink, assemble it with dragonfruit syrup! Put 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Then, stir in 2 teaspoons of dragon fruit powder. Simmer for another 5 minutes, and your syrup is good to go!
Nutrition
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