Summer Skies Drink (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
Enjoy the refreshing taste of the Summer Skies Drink, a vibrant Starbucks copycat featuring a homemade summer berry refresher base blended with coconut milk, fruity popping boba, and a burst of berry extracts. This invigorating cold beverage delivers layers of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for cooling down on warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Summer Berry Refresher Base
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup white grape juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp citric acid
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 1 tsp blackberry extract
- ¼ tsp blueberry extract
- ¼ tsp blue spirulina powder
Drink Assembly
- ½ cup Summer Berry Refresher Base
- ½ cup sweetened coconut milk
- ¼ cup raspberry popping boba
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Summer Berry Refresher Base: Add water, white grape juice, granulated sugar, citric acid, raspberry extract, blackberry extract, blueberry extract, and blue spirulina powder to a medium saucepan. Whisk continuously over low heat until all ingredients are fully combined and the blue spirulina powder is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture into a large jar. Let it cool completely at room temperature before using.
- Mix the Drink: In a cocktail shaker or a large jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine ½ cup of the cooled summer berry refresher base with ½ cup of sweetened coconut milk. Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker or jar, then shake vigorously until the mixture is fully blended and chilled.
- Assemble the Final Drink: Place ¼ cup of raspberry popping boba into a tall glass followed by a handful of ice. Strain the shaken summer skies mixture over the boba and ice in the glass. Add a boba straw and serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing layers of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Blue spirulina powder provides a natural blue color and subtle flavor; substitute with butterfly pea powder if unavailable.
- The citric acid adds tartness; you can substitute with freshly squeezed lemon juice if needed but adjust quantity to taste.
- For a vegan option, ensure the coconut milk and popping boba are plant-based and free from animal-derived ingredients.
- Shake the drink well to combine layers and chill thoroughly for best texture and taste.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the sugar amount in the refresher base according to your preference.
Keywords: Summer Skies Drink, Starbucks copycat, summer berry refresher, popping boba drink, berry coconut milk beverage
