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Two glasses filled with a bright red Strawberry Açaí Refresher Copycat, topped with crushed ice, sliced strawberries, and mint.

Strawberry Açaí Refresher Copycat (Refreshing)

This recipe is a homemade version of the popular Strawberry Açaí Refresher. It's a fruity and refreshing drink perfect for a hot day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup white grape juice or apple juice
  • 1 cup cold green tea, regular or decaffeinated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Fruit Mixture
  • 1.5 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 0.5 cup raspberries, or passion fruit
  • 0.25 tsp acai powder
Garnish
  • 1 serving Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 serving Ice, crushed
  • 1 serving Sprig of mint optional

Equipment

  • Jug
  • High-speed blender
  • Muslin cloth or fine sieve
  • Glasses

Method
 

  1. In a jug that will hold at least 3 cups, combine the grape or apple juice, green tea, and lemon juice. Stir well.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries, raspberries (or passion fruit), and acai powder to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or fine sieve. Pour the strained fruit mixture into the jug with the juice mixture and stir to combine.
  3. To serve, layer crushed ice and a few sliced fresh strawberries in two glasses. Pour the refresher over the ice and strawberries. Top with a sprig of mint, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To ensure the acai powder dissolves properly, mix it with a small amount of warm water before adding it to the other ingredients. If using green tea, steep it for about 5 minutes to get a stronger flavor without bitterness. For a sweeter drink, add honey, agave, or simple syrup. For a tarter taste, add more lemon juice. You can also add coconut milk for a creamier texture. Store any leftovers in a lidded jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.

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