Copycat Starbucks Blended Strawberry With Pineapple Fizz

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Summer time is the perfect time for refreshing drinks! If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make drink that will cool you down on a hot day, look no further than this Copycat Starbucks Blended Strawberry with lemon limeade and pineapple fizz. Made with real berries and other simple ingredients, it’s such an easy way to make a special treat or a great addition to summer parties!

Copycat Starbucks Blended Strawberry With Pineapple Fizz

When it comes to summer drinks, I’m always a fan of something tropical. Like anything pineapple. Add in some coconut and I’m sold. But I also love strawberry drinks. This particular copycat Starbucks blended strawberry drink is not a regular strawberry milkshake or homemade strawberry Frappuccino, because there’s no dairy milk, vanilla ice cream or caffeine. And it’s not a copycat Starbucks refresher that’s strawberry flavor either. It’s definitely it’s own style of blended drink!

The best part is this copycat Starbucks blended drink only has a few ingredients and it’s not going to break the bank. Unlike the one at your local Starbucks might.

It always seems like the cost at Starbucks is going up, up, up. While cost of ingredients do increase in price from time to time, it’s not going to be that much. And yet the Starbucks menu always seems to be getting a price hike. Making your own copycat version of the popular drinks is definitely the way to go to save some money!

Why is Starbucks so expensive?

There are a few reasons why Starbucks is so expensive.

Brand image: Starbucks has a strong brand image and is seen as a premium establishment. This allows them to charge higher prices for their products.

High quality ingredients: Starbucks uses high quality ingredients. This also contributes to the higher price of their products.

Convenience: Starbucks is a convenient place to get coffee. They have locations all over the world and are open late. This convenience factor also contributes to the higher price of their products.

Marketing: Starbucks spends a lot of money on marketing. This helps to create awareness of their brand and drive sales.

While Starbucks is more expensive than some other coffee shops, they do offer a premium experience. Their ingredients do tend to be higher in quality, their stores are clean, comfortable and inviting, and their employees are friendly and knowledgeable. I suppose this premium experience is what justifies the higher price of their products. However, some people argue that Starbucks is too expensive. They believe that the company is taking advantage of their customers by charging high prices for products that are not significantly different from products that can be bought at other coffee shops.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to buy from Starbucks is a personal one. Some people are willing to pay the higher price for the premium experience, while others are not. And if you aren’t willing (or want to just save from time to time) you can always make a copycat!

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What are some of the most popular Starbucks drinks and foods during summer?

The iced drinks and smoothies are always the most popular during the summer months. Who wants to drink something hot when the weather outside is over 100 degrees? Starbucks also has delicious food options perfect for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack.

Favorite Starbucks Foods:

Bacon & Gouda Breakfast Sandwich

Scone

Panini

Salad

Yogurt Parfait

Cookie

Muffin

Donut

Iced Coffee Cake

Bagel

These are just a few of the many popular Starbucks drinks and foods. The most popular items can vary depending on the location and time of year.

Starbucks actually has so many popular drinks for summer. All refreshing and fan favorites. (Like the Starbucks Refresher drinks. (I’ve added a list to the bottom of this post for the most popular Starbucks Refreshers for you to try.) And of course the popular Starbucks Blended Strawberry Lemonade!

Starbucks Strawberry Drink

This drink is made with fresh strawberries, lemon limeade, pineapple juice, and ice. Tastes just like the real thing! It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and refreshing. And it’s so easy to make, you can whip it up in just a few minutes.

To make this drink, you’ll need:

10 oz package of frozen strawberries (or fresh strawberries that have been hulled and sliced)

2 cups water

2 1/2 cups lemon lime soda

12 oz can of frozen pineapple juice (or fresh pineapple juice)

*For best results use frozen fruit and juice, but if using fresh you’ll want to add ice cubes to the blender to achieve that frozen consistency.

Instructions:

1.) Combine the strawberries, water, and pineapple juice in a blender.

2.) Blend until smooth.

3.) Pour into a tall glass half full of the strawberry/pineapple mixture.

4.) Then top with lemon lime soda.

5.) Stir to combine.

Serve and enjoy!

This drink is perfect for a hot day, or for any occasion. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients and give it a try today!

Here are some additional tips or ideas for making this drink:

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.

If you don’t have lemon lime soda, you can use lemonade or limeade.

The drink just won’t have a fizzy zing to it.

You can add other fruits to the drink, such as blueberries, raspberries, or mango for a fruity flavored concoction.

If you want a sweeter drink, you can add a little sugar or honey to the blender.

For a more tart drink, add some lemon juice.

Add some vanilla extract if you’d like that extra flavor.

Top with some whipped cream and strawberry puree sauce to for a delicious dessert.

With this simple recipe you don’t even have to use the exact ingredients. Use other types of frozen fruit with it, use real strawberries that aren’t frozen (by adding ice cubes) or sprinkle a little bit of coconut for additional tropical flavor.

This drink is also a great way to use up fresh fruit. It’s also a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. So next time you’re looking for a delicious and refreshing drink, give this Copycat Starbucks Blended Strawberry With Pineapple Fizz recipe a try!

Find another copycat Starbucks recipe on the blog HERE.

Other types of Starbucks cold drinks…

Starbucks Refreshers

Here are some of the most popular Starbucks refreshers:

Strawberry Acai Refresher – No freeze-dried strawberries here! We’ve already established that Starbucks uses quality ingredients to get that fresh strawberry flavor. This particular beverage is a refreshing drink made with strawberry, acai, and passion fruit.

Mango Dragonfruit Refresher – Mango, dragon fruit and citrus all combine together to make this tropical drink. Pink Drink is a popular secret menu item that is made with strawberry acai refresher, coconut milk, and vanilla syrup. It is a sweet and refreshing drink that is perfect for a hot day.

Starbucks Frappuccinos – A great option during the summer months for those who like their coffee frozen or cold, but I’m a fan of the caffeine free variety like the Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. It’s so yum!

Strawberry Frappe Dragon Drink – This popular drink that is made with mango dragonfruit refresher, coconut milk, and peach juice. It is a sweet and refreshing drink that is perfect for a hot day.

Peach Tranquility Refresher – A new drink to hit the menu, it’s made with peach, passion fruit, and white tea.

Have you tried these flavors? Let me know which is the best!