This recipe captures the essence of Starbucks’ Summer Berry Refresher with a delightful twist – a vibrant splash of lemonade and chewy raspberry boba pearls! It’s a refreshing and flavorful drink perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¾ cup summer berry juice blend (or a combination of ½ cup raspberry juice, ¼ cup blueberry juice, and ¼ cup blackberry juice)
- ¼ cup fresh lemonade (or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or to taste)
- ¼ cup cooked raspberry boba pearls (available at grocery stores or online)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Grab your ice cubes, summer berry juice (or individual fruit juices), fresh or store-bought lemonade, simple syrup, and those enticing raspberry boba pearls.
- The Boba Base: In a tall glass, add the cooked raspberry boba pearls.
- Chill it out: Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving a little space at the top.
- Berry & Lemon Blast: Pour in the summer berry juice blend (or individual fruit juices) and the lemonade.
- Sweeten it up: Add the simple syrup and stir gently to combine. Adjust the amount to your desired sweetness level.
- Shake it separately (optional): If you want a frothier drink, pour the juice mixture and lemonade into a shaker with a lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Then, carefully pour the frothy mixture over the ice and boba pearls in the glass.
- Savor the Summer: Take a sip and enjoy your homemade Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher with every burst of flavor from the boba pearls!
Tips & Tricks
- Feeling creamy? Add a splash of milk or cream to the juice mixture and lemonade before shaking (optional).
- No shaker? No worries! Simply pour the juice mixture and lemonade over the ice and boba pearls.
- Mix it up! Don’t have mixed berry juice? You can substitute it with a combination of individual fruit juices like raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry.
- Leftover boba pearls? Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, ready for your next refreshing drink!
This homemade Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher lets you enjoy a cool and flavorful twist on a summer classic. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and the perfect way to beat the heat from the comfort of your own home!
Starbucks DIY Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher with Raspberry Boba
Servings
servings
1
Prep time
minutes
30
Cooking time
minutes
5
Calories
kcal
160
Serving Size
fl oz
16
Total time
5
minutesIngredients
1 cup ice cubes
¾ cup summer berry base
¼ cup lemonade
2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)
¼ cup cooked raspberry boba pearls
Directions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Get your ice cubes, summer berry juice (or individual fruit juices), fresh or store-bought lemonade, simple syrup, and raspberry boba pearls ready.
- The Boba Base: Place the cooked raspberry boba pearls in a tall glass.
- Chill It Out: Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- Berry & Lemon Blast: Pour in the summer berry juice blend (or individual fruit juices) and the lemonade.
- Sweeten It Up: Add the simple syrup and gently stir to combine. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Shake It Separately (Optional): For a frothier drink, pour the juice mixture and lemonade into a shaker with a lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then pour the frothy mixture over the ice and boba pearls in the glass.
- Savor the Summer: Enjoy your homemade Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher, savoring each burst of flavor from the boba pearls!