Easy Copycat Starbucks Dragon Drink Recipe (2024)

ByKristen Wood 02/16/202209/16/2023 Last updated 09/16/2023

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Make the famous vibrant pinkStarbucks Dragon Drinkin your own home with this easy Copycat Dragon Drink recipe. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Now, I don’t get Starbucks very often, but when I do, I order the Dragon Drink. It’s light, creamyrefreshingand really one of the healthier options to be found at Starbucks. The floaty bits of dragon fruit really make it! Whether you’re a long-time purchaser of Dragon Drinks from Starbucks or you’ve never heard of it in your life, I’m certain yourtastebuds will be please with the deliciousness they find here! I tried many different combos before settling on this Starbucks copycat recipe and I think it comes pretty darn close! Enjoy.

🥤 What is Dragon Drink?

Dragon Drink is a popular iced drink from Starbucks that allows theflavorsof mango, dragon fruit andcoconut milkto mingle into one creamy andrefreshingbeverage.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to make.
• Packed withflavor.
• Light andrefreshing.
• It makes for a beautiful pink drink!
• Very successfulcopycat recipereminiscent of Starbucks’ version (if I must say so myself!).
• Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, soy-free, nut-free.

🗒️ IngredientNotes

Coconut milk: Creamy coconut milk is the milk used in the original Dragon Drink at Starbucks. Both full fat canned coconut milk works, as does coconut milk beverage sold in cartons. Coconut cream works, too! While not the traditional choice, I can say from experience that oat milk makes a rather tasty version as well.

Dragon fruit powder: Dragon fruit is also known by the name of pitaya, so freeze-dried dragon fruit powder or pitaya powder will do the trick. Opt for the powders with the vibrant pink hue for that true Dragon Drink effect.

Mango juiceblend: I find this particular brand of mango juice blend to taste very much like the juice blend Starbucks uses and contains a really good quality sweet mango puree. However, mixing one part mango juice with one part apple juice or white grape juice will taste very similarly.

Dried dragon fruit chips: Freeze-dried dragon fruit cubes or chips are very similar to what Starbucks use in their version and are super delicious. They rehydrate nicely and offer a wonderful texture (and may just be my favorite part of a Dragon Drink!).

Green coffee extract: This optionalingredientadds a littlecaffeineboost if that’s your jam (yes, the original Starbucksblendcontains it!). Omit for caffeine-free.

Sweetener: Another optional ingredient as it’s naturally sweet from the juice, but if you want Starbucks-level sweet, add a little sweetener of your choosing. I like a touch of coconut sugar myself.

🥣 Instructions

🥡 Storage

You can keep the strained juice mixture in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 10 days. It is then super easy to whip up a Dragon Drink when you’re in the mood. I do not advise making it completely and then storing – the ice will melt and the dragon fruit will rehydrate too much and begin to break down.

💭 Top Tip

Want a Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher instead? Swap out the coconut milk in favor of water.

❓ FAQ

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