Copycat Pink Drink (Print Version)

A vibrant strawberry and coconut beverage inspired by the famous coffee shop favorite. Vegan, dairy-free, and ready in just 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Syrup

01 - 1/4 cup strawberry syrup (store-bought or homemade)

→ Base

02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
03 - 1 cup cold water

→ Mix-ins

04 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
05 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How to Make:

01 - Add the strawberry syrup, coconut milk, and cold water to a shaker or large jar.
02 - Shake or stir well until fully combined and frothy.
03 - Add ice cubes and fresh strawberry slices to two glasses.
04 - Pour the pink drink mixture over the ice and strawberries.
05 - Stir gently and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes, which means you can make it while still in your pajamas without guilt.
  • That creamy coconut milk swirl mixed with bright strawberry syrup is genuinely addictive and way cheaper than the coffee shop version.
  • It's vegan and dairy-free, so you can serve it to literally anyone without checking dietary restrictions first.
02 -
  • If you use room-temperature coconut milk, no amount of ice will save you from a lukewarm, disappointing drink—chill it beforehand without fail.
  • Fresh strawberries are worth the extra cost here because frozen ones turn mushy and release too much water, diluting the whole thing.
03 -
  • Shake the drink in a sealed container rather than a shaker if you don't have one—a mason jar with a tight lid works perfectly and feels less wasteful.
  • The secret that changed everything for me was realizing that the order matters: syrup and coconut milk first, then water, then ice, because it distributes the color more evenly and the drink looks more Instagram-worthy.
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