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Strawberry Acai Refresher Recipe

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A refreshing and fruity Strawberry Acai Refresher that blends a homemade strawberry acai base with water and ice for a cool, sweet, and slightly tangy drink perfect for warm days. This invigorating beverage features natural flavors from strawberries, acai, passionfruit, and a hint of green coffee extract for an energizing twist.

Ingredients

Strawberry Acai Refresher

  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Acai Base (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Ice as needed
  • Freeze-dried strawberries for garnish

Strawberry Acai Base

  • 2 1/4 cups white grape juice
  • 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 tsp acai powder
  • 1/2 tsp green coffee extract powder
  • 1/4 tsp passionfruit powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Acai Base: Combine 2 1/4 cups white grape juice and 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Simmer the Mixture: Reduce heat to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook for about 10 minutes until the strawberries have softened and started breaking down.
  3. Strain the Mixture: Remove the pan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl, pressing down on the strawberries with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
  4. Infuse with Powders: Pour the strained liquid back into the saucepan and return to low heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp acai powder, 1/2 tsp green coffee extract powder, and 1/4 tsp passionfruit powder until mostly dissolved (note: acai powder may not dissolve fully and some granules may remain).
  5. Add Lemon Juice and Cool: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp lemon juice. Transfer the base to a heatproof bowl or a large jar and refrigerate until completely chilled.
  6. Make the Refresher Drink: In an ice-filled shaker, combine 1/2 cup chilled Strawberry Acai Base with 1/2 cup water. Shake well to mix.
  7. Serve: Pour the shaken mixture into an ice-filled glass and garnish with freeze-dried strawberries for added texture and flavor.
  8. Adjust Sweetness: Customize sweetness by varying the amount of Strawberry Acai Base. Add more for a sweeter drink or less for a lighter flavor.

Notes

  • The Strawberry Acai Base can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the amount of ice and water in the refresher to suit your taste and desired strength.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries add a nice crunch and enhance the strawberry flavor.
  • Acai powder tends to have some residual granules; this is normal.
  • This drink is naturally sweetened with fruit juices, but you can add a sweetener of choice if desired.
  • For a larger batch, simply multiply the base and refresher quantities accordingly.

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