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I told you I would keep you updated as I found the best Starbucks Refresher recipe, and I think I’ve found it! Since my last post, I’ve done a lot of research about the Berry Hibiscus Refresher and what goes in it. Sources at Starbucks tell me that it’s just “Berry Refresher Juice”, Water, Ice, and Dehydrated Berries. Seems simple enough — but what is in this Refresher Juice?
The first ingredient? WHITE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE! Yes! So, with that in mind, I set off to recreate this summertime (year-round) favorite!
Like last time, I purchased some green coffee beans from Dean’s Beans — this time the Organic Green Peruvian Coffee. It is way more mellow than the beans I used last time and it perfect for the Refresher. Other Ingredients include: frozen blackberries, hibiscus flowers/tea, sugar, and that white grape juice.
I poured 1lb. of beans into a large saucepan with 4cups of water.
Let that sit overnight and then simmer for 30 minutes. Let the extract cool and then pour the extract through a strainer to remove the beans.
Next, we make the Hibiscus syrup. Steep your hibiscus leaves in water with sugar to create the syrup and pour through a strainer to remove all leaves. I just followed the recipe on the box to yield 4 cups of liquid.
Gather your Green Coffee Extract, Hibiscus Syrup, White Grape Juice, and frozen Berries!
You’ll need:
- 4tsp. White Grape Juice
- 4tsp. Hibiscus Syrup
- 1tsp. Green Coffee Extract
- Water to taste
- Berries
- Ice
I combined everything in my Starbucks tumbler and gave it a good shake like they do at Starbucks. It was super cool and refreshing and slightly tangy because of the hibiscus syrup. Awesome alternative to the Starbucks refreshers!
If you’ve tried this or my previous recipe, let me know! I’d love to see pictures on Twitter or Instagram!
