Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Starbucks Copycat
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Love the tropical flavor of a Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher? This easy copycat recipe lets you make a fruity, refreshing drink at home in just minutes. With mango, dragonfruit and a few simple ingredients, it’s an easy way to skip the drive-thru and save money while still enjoying one of your favorite Starbucks-inspired drinks.
This delicious drink is a perfect blend of tropical fruit flavors and natural green coffee extract that will satisfy your taste buds and provide you with a boost of energy on a hot day.
I am in love with all the Starbucks Refreshers fruity drinks available from my local Starbucks. Be sure to see my other copycat recipes for Starbucks Drinks below.
Why you will love this recipe
- Quick and easy – It takes just a few minutes to shake together.
- Budget-friendly – Make multiple drinks at home instead of buying them individually at the coffee shop.
- Simple ingredients– No complicated equipment or barista skills needed.
- Easy to customize – Adjust the sweetness, caffeine and creaminess to your preference.
- Great for summer – Fruity, cold and refreshing on a warm afternoon.
Ingredients for this Starbucks copycat recipe
- Mango nectar: Adds concentrated mango flavor. Mango juice or mango puree can also work.
- White grape juice: Provides sweetness and a neutral fruity base. Interestingly, Starbucks’ current at-home Mango Dragonfruit Refresher concentrate also lists white grape juice among its ingredients.
- Dragonfruit: Frozen dragonfruit gives the drink its beautiful color. Freeze-dried dragonfruit is another convenient option.
- Green coffee extract: Optional if you want caffeine. This is also what Starbucks uses in its current Mango Dragonfruit Refresher concentrate.
- Coconut milk: This is the ingredient I would reconsider. If you keep it, explain that it creates a creamier drink that’s closer to a Dragon Drink.
- NOTE If you prefer a lighter drink, make this recipe without coconut milk and use water instead. For a creamy Dragon Drink-inspired version, use coconut milk.
Refer to recipe card for amounts.
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Shaker
- Serving glasses
How to make this mango dragon fruit refresher recipe
Step 1 – In a shaker, add two tablespoons of mango nectar, one-half cup of white grape juice, one-half cup each of coconut milk and water, and half the dragonfruit.Â
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Step 2 – Add one teaspoon of green coffee bean extract if you want caffeine. Shake well.
Step 3 – Pour into the glass with ice and top with the remaining dragonfruit. You can also garnish with fresh fruit.
Timesaving and Best Tips
- Keep frozen dragonfruit on hand. Measure it into individual freezer portions so it’s ready whenever you want a refresher.
- Use a mason jar. Skip the cocktail shaker—add everything to a jar, screw on the lid and shake.
- Chill the ingredients ahead of time. Cold juice means you won’t need as much ice, which keeps the drink from becoming watered down.
- Make a refresher base ahead. Mix the juices together and refrigerate them, then shake a serving with dragonfruit and ice when you’re ready for a drink.
Recipe FAQs
It depends on the amount of green coffee bean extract you use, but on average, it contains about 35 mg of caffeine.
Yes, you can substitute green tea for green coffee extract, but it will have a different flavor and less caffeine.
You can find them at health food stores, Whole Foods, or online.
It is a good source of vitamin C and contains natural flavors and ingredients. However, it also contains added sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation.
More Starbucks Copycat Recipes
These are great for a hot summer day and taste like the real thing.
- Starbucks Dragon Drink
- Strawberry Acai Lemonade
- Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
- Dole Whip Frappuccino
- Strawberry Paradise Refresher
- Strawberry Acai Refresher
Mango Dragonfruit Refresher Starbucks
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mango nectar or mango juice
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup dragonfruit; frozen
- 1 teaspoon green coffee bean extract optional for caffeine
- Ice
Instructions
- Place ice in glass and set aside.
- In a shaker, add in two tablespoons mango nectar, one half cup white grape juice, coconut milk, water, and half the dragonfruit.
- Add the one teaspoon green coffee bean extract if you want caffeine. Shake well.
- Pour into the glass with ice and top with the remaining dragonfruit.
Notes
- To make it even creamier, add sweet cream or cold foam on top. You could even mix in some additional creamy coconut milk.
- For best results, if you can’t find frozen dragonfruit, you can use freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces or dragonfruit powder instead.
- You can also substitute the white grape juice concentrate with apple juice or the mango nectar with mango puree.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Â
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I must admit I have not tried this as yet, so maybe now is the time to test this recipe rather than buy it from Starbucks.
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This looks so refreshing! Pinned – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – Hope to see you there tomorrow too! Have a great day.
Thanks Helen!
This is my favorite Starbucks drink, too, Raquel!!
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Thank you so much Beth!!
I tried this Mango Dragonfruit Refresher copycat recipe, and it tastes just like the one from Starbucks! It’s fruity, refreshing, and super easy to make at home. Going to be one of my favorites anytime!