Description
Whip up this vibrant Refreshing Pink Drink! Creamy coconut milk, sweet strawberries, and a tangy lime kick blend into pure bliss. Quick to make, it’s summer in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
- 2 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- 2 strawberry slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the fresh or frozen strawberries, full-fat coconut milk, agave nectar, and fresh lime juice in a blender.
- Step 2: Blend the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Step 3: Add the 1/2 cup of cold water and 1 cup of ice cubes to the blender. Blend again until the ice is crushed and fully incorporated, and the drink reaches a smooth, refreshing consistency.
- Step 4: Taste the drink and adjust sweetness with more agave nectar or tartness with more lime juice if desired.
- Step 5: Fill two serving glasses with additional ice cubes.
- Step 6: Pour the "Refreshing Pink Drink" into the prepared glasses and garnish each with a fresh mint sprig and a strawberry slice, if using, before serving immediately.
Notes
- For the freshest taste and texture, enjoy your "Refreshing Pink Drink" immediately. If you have any delightful leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; a quick re-blend or shake will restore its vibrant consistency if it separates slightly.
- This "Refreshing Pink Drink" is a cool-down champion! It's designed to be enjoyed wonderfully chilled, so skip the idea of reheating – its refreshing magic is all about that frosty embrace.
- Brighten any occasion by serving this drink as a vibrant welcome beverage for guests, or as a lovely accompaniment to a light brunch featuring tropical fruit tarts or a fresh berry medley.
- To truly master the creamy texture and ensure it's not watery, make sure to blend the initial ingredients until completely smooth *before* adding the ice and water. Using frozen strawberries can also amplify the frosty factor without diluting the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (473ml)
- Calories: 240
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 38g