What’s in the Paradise Drink at Starbucks

Paradise Starbucks Drink is a cool, refreshing drink that combines the flavors of pineapple and passionfruit. We like to add in the coconut milk but if you leave it out it becomes a drink Starbucks refreshers beverages.

We love making copycat drink recipes that saves time and money. The ingredients are simple and you can easily find at your local grocery store. If you love this drink, you may also love Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe or these Easy Summer Drinks Recipes.

What is in the Paradise Drink at Starbucks?

This Paradise beverage is like sunshine and perfect for a hot summer day. It starts with a pineapple passionfruit refresher base mixes with coconut milk to create a delicious drink.

It has all the tropical flavors of pineapple with the sweet and tangy flavor. This refreshing drink is just what you need to cool off this summer.

Why We Love this Copycat Starbucks Drink

• Refreshing Drink – We love the refreshing drinks at Starbucks so I knew I had to recreate our favorite drink. This homemade paradise drink is sweet, light and refreshing and just what I need while sitting by the pool. We have made this drink as a cocktails with the addition of a tablespoon of vodka combined in a cocktail shaker.
• Quick and Easy – The ingredients are simple and easy to make so I can easily make this any time of the day. Even my daughter can make it easily.
• Gluten Free – If you are on a gluten free diet, add this drink to your diet plan.
• Caffeine – I can still enjoy this drink late in the day if I want to skip on the green tea extract.

Ingredients

• Pineapple Juice – Use store bought or use fresh pineapple juice
• Creamy Coconut Milk – You can use regular milk but the unsweetened coconut milk gives it the drink a tropical flavor and is a dairy-free option. We have even added in a pump or two of coconut syrups.
• Crushed Pineapple – This adds the perfect passion fruit flavor. You can also use freeze dried pineapple pieces for a fun twist.

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How to Make Paradise Drink from Starbucks

Step 1 – Blend Ingredients – Place the pineapple juice, passionfruit juice, coconut milk, crushed pineapple and green tea extract in a blender.  Blend until smooth and combined.

Step 2 – Pour into a cup of ice – Place the crushed ice in a cup, large mason jar or serving glass and pour the blender mixture on top.  Serve immediately while cold with a straw and enjoy! 

Tips for Copycat Starbucks Paradise Drink Recipe

• Blend Ingredients – Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy in a blender.
• Caffeine – If you prefer you can add in green coffee extract or green tea extract for added caffeine. The drink will still be delicious if you do not add it.
• White Grape Juice – Starbucks adds in white grape juice, you can add in about 2 tablespoons if you prefer.
• Pineapple – We used crushed canned pineapple in this recipe. Starbucks uses freeze-dried pineapple. Use what you prefer and have at your store.

Can I Make this Drink Ahead of Time?

This Starbucks Paradise Drink is best served immediately after preparing, so we do not recommend preparing ahead of time.

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