I am so excited to share this easy recipe for making a Starbucks Paradise Drink. This drink is sweet, creamy and delicious. This is the perfect poolside Starbucks drink—and now you can make it at home.
The sensory experience of dried pineapple pieces in the drink is so good. I love it. In this post, I will teach you to make a Paradise Drink at home with or without caffeine.
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Ingredients in a Paradise Drink
- Water
- Granulated Sugar
- Chopped Fresh Pineapple – This will add the perfect pineapple flavor to your base syrup.
- Passionfruit Powder – Made from dried passion fruit, this powder is perfect for flavoring syrups and drinks.
- Green Coffee Extract – This gives your beverage a nice caffeine boost. If you prefer to go caffeine free, simply omit this ingredient from the recipe.
- Citric Acid – Adds a bit of tang to your syrup.
- Coconut Milk – Perfect for achieving a pina colada-esque flavor. Creamy and delicious!
- Freeze Dried Pineapple Pieces – These are so good you will want to eat them all as a snack! Crumbled into this drink recipe, they add a nice flavor and interesting texture.
- Ice
How to Make Base Syrup
Begin by making the pineapple base syrup. To make this syrup, combine in a sauce pan the water, granulated sugar, and chopped fresh pineapple. Once it has reached the boiling point, lower the heat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and strain the pineapple chunks out. Add passion fruit powder, green coffee extract powder, and citric acid powder while still warm.
Once cooled, decant the syrup into a glass container to store in the fridge. This is the base syrup you will need to create the Paradise Drink recipe.
How to Mix Paradise Drink
To make a Paradise Drink, combine the pineapple base syrup (above) with coconut milk and serve over ice. Garnish the top with dried pineapple pieces crumbled up.
This drink is so delicious. It’s my personal favorite out of all the Starbucks copycat recipes I have created. I hope you love it!
Tips for Making
- To create a caffeine-free version, omit the green coffee extract.
- To create a quicker version of this drink, you can replace the homemade syrup with store bought pineapple juice. It’s not as creamy, but it’s still refreshing.
- You can substitute the citric acid for a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice if you prefer.
- If this drink is too sweet for you, try using a lower ratio of syrup and a larger ratio of coconut milk and ice.
- You can replace the coconut milk with cold water to make the Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher. It’s less of a rich and creamy drink and more refreshing and light.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Paradise Drink?
This recipe includes fresh and dried pineapple, passionfruit, and coconut milk for a delicious and creamy iced beverage.
Does the Paradise Drink contain caffeine?
Yes. The Paradise Drink from Starbucks contains caffeine. This at-home recipe can be made without caffeine.
What is the difference between the Paradise Drink and The Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher?
Both drinks use the same base. The only difference is the paradise drink is made with coconut milk and the pineapple passionfruit refresher is made with water.
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Learn to make the Paradise Drink from Starbucks at home with this easy to make recipe.
Instructions
For the Base:
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Begin by making the pineapple base syrup. To make this syrup, combine in a sauce pan the water, granulated sugar, and chopped fresh pineapple. Once it has reached the boiling point, lower the heat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and strain the pineapple chunks out. Add passionfruit powder, green coffee extract powder, and citric acid powder while still warm.
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Once cooled, decant the syrup into a glass container to store in the fridge. This is the base syrup you will need to create the Paradise Drink Recipe.
For the Drink:
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To make a Paradise Drink, combine the pineapple base syrup (above) with coconut milk and serve over ice. Garnish the top with dried pineapple pieces, crumbled up.
Notes
- To create a caffeine-free version omit the green coffee extract.
- To create a quicker version of this drink you can replace the homemade syrup with store bought pineapple juice. It’s not as creamy, but still refreshing.
- You can substitute the citric acid for a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice if you prefer.
- If this drink is too sweet for you, try using a lower ratio of syrup and a larger ratio of coconut milk and ice.
- You can replace the coconut milk with cold water to make the Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher. It’s less of a rich and creamy drink and more refreshing and light.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Paradise Drink- Starbucks Copycat
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
