If you love Starbucks’ Pink Drink but want a keto-friendly, caffeine-free version you can make at home, this Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink recipe delivers. It recreates the fruity, creamy flavor without the extra sugar and is easy to prepare.
This recipe took a few tries to perfect, and it now mirrors the popular secret menu Pink Drink from Starbucks. It’s bright, slightly tart, and refreshingly creamy — and because it uses no coffee or tea with caffeine, it’s a great anytime treat.
What is the Pink Drink at Starbucks?
The Pink Drink is a fan favorite that originated on Starbucks’ secret menu. It combines passion fruit herbal tea (often called “Pink Drink” when mixed with coconut milk), coconut or another creamy element, and a sweetener to create a light, fruity beverage. To keep it keto-friendly when ordering out, ask for unsweetened passion tea, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and a splash of heavy cream instead of sugary mixers.
When making this recipe at home you can use freeze-dried strawberries like the original, or substitute fresh or frozen strawberries if that’s what you have. For sweetness and keto compatibility, sugar-free vanilla syrup works well and adds that familiar Starbucks flavor without carbs.
What You Need to Make a Keto Pink Drink
- Boiling water
- Passion fruit herbal tea (Starbucks passion tea or equivalent)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Sugar-free vanilla syrup
- Ice
- Strawberries, fresh or freeze-dried (optional)
How to Make Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink
1. Boil water: Heat about 10 ounces (roughly 300 ml) of water in a microwave-safe cup or kettle. If using a microwave, two minutes is usually enough to reach a good boiling point.
2. Steep the tea: Add one passion fruit herbal tea bag to the hot water and steep for about five minutes to extract a fruity, concentrated flavor.
3. Assemble the drink: Fill a serving cup halfway with ice. Add one pump (or to taste) of sugar-free vanilla syrup, then pour the cooled or room-temperature tea over the ice.
4. Add cream and finish: Add about 10 ml (about 2 teaspoons) of heavy whipping cream or adjust to your preferred creaminess. Shake or stir the cup to combine the cream with the tea and ice. Top with a few freeze-dried strawberries or a few slices of fresh berries for color and extra strawberry flavor if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink {Keto Friendly}
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35 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz water
- 1 passion fruit tea bag (Starbucks passion tea or similar)
- 10 ML heavy whipping cream
- sugar-free vanilla syrup (to taste)
- ice
- strawberries fresh or freeze-dried (optional)
Instructions
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Boil the water in a microwave-safe cup or with a kettle. Add the passion fruit tea bag and steep for about 5 minutes.
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Fill your serving cup halfway with ice. Add one pump (or more to taste) of sugar-free vanilla syrup, then pour the brewed tea over the ice. Add the heavy whipping cream, shake or stir to combine, and top with freeze-dried or fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.3g
Protein: 0.2g
Fat: 3.8g
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and provided as a courtesy. Use your own brand nutrition information to confirm values, and note that changing ingredients or amounts will alter the estimates.
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