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Intro
This tastes exactly like the one you order on a warm afternoon — icy, fruity, and that vibrant pink color that practically screams spring.
✨ The homemade strawberry dragonfruit refresher everyone’s craving this season.
This Copycat Dunkin’ Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher instantly brightens your day, saves you money, and delivers that fruity, lightly sweet café-style flavor — no drive-thru required.
Made with real strawberries and juicy dragonfruit, this spring favorite is refreshingly light, beautifully pink, and perfectly balanced. It’s sweet without being overpowering, hydrating without feeling heavy, and stunning enough for brunch tables, Easter gatherings, or warm afternoon pick-me-ups.
If you’re creating a colorful seasonal drink menu, pair it with this Strawberry Carrot Smoothie for Easter and Spring — a naturally sweet, pastel-toned smoothie that adds a creamy, nourishing contrast to this fruity iced drink. Together, they create the ultimate fresh and festive spring spread.
Now let’s make the most refreshing strawberry dragonfruit refresher right in your own kitchen. 🍓🌸
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bright strawberry flavor with a subtle tropical dragonfruit twist
- Lightly caffeinated — perfect afternoon pick-me-up
- Costs way less than the drive-thru version
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Easily customizable (make it sweeter, lighter, or creamier)
Ingredients
For 2 servings:
- 1 cup white grape juice (base flavor similar to the original)
- ½ cup brewed green tea, chilled (for light caffeine)
- ½ cup strawberry juice or strawberry puree
- ¼ cup dragonfruit (fresh or frozen, diced)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup ice
Optional Add-Ins:
- Freeze-dried strawberries (for that authentic look)
- Coconut milk (for a creamy “Pink Drink” style twist)
- Sparkling water (for a fizzy refresher version)
How to Make It
Step 1: Brew and Chill the Tea
Brew green tea and let it cool completely in the refrigerator. This gives the drink its subtle caffeine boost without overpowering the fruit.
Step 2: Mix the Base
In a large glass or shaker, combine white grape juice, strawberry juice or puree, and chilled green tea. Stir well.
Step 3: Add Dragonfruit
Stir in diced dragonfruit pieces. This adds texture and that signature tropical note.
Step 4: Sweeten (Optional)
Taste and adjust with honey or simple syrup if needed.
Step 5: Add Ice and Serve
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the refresher over it. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.
Pro Tips & Variations
- Stronger flavor? Add more strawberry puree for deeper berry taste.
- Creamy version? Replace half the juice with coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Lower sugar? Use unsweetened white grape juice and skip added sweetener.
- Meal prep tip: Store the juice mixture (without ice) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.
If you love customizing drinks at home, this one is incredibly forgiving and beginner-friendly.
Serving Ideas
This refresher is perfect for:
- Spring brunch tables
- Easter gatherings
- Baby showers or garden parties
- Afternoon study sessions
- Poolside sipping
Serve in tall clear glasses to highlight that bold pink hue. Add fresh strawberry slices or a few extra dragonfruit cubes on top for a polished, café-style presentation.
Pair it with light pastries, lemon desserts, or fresh fruit trays for a balanced spring spread.
Conclusion
If you’re already a fan of Dunkin’s Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher, this homemade version might surprise you — it’s just as vibrant, just as refreshing, and completely customizable.
Making it at home means fewer drive-thru runs, more control over sweetness, and that satisfying feeling of recreating a café favorite in your own kitchen.
Save this recipe for your next warm afternoon — once you try it, you’ll want to keep a pitcher in the fridge all spring long.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
If you loved this Copycat Dunkin’ Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher, you might also enjoy making this refreshing Spicy Mango Lemonade recipe with Tajín and fresh citrus, mixing up a floral spring-inspired Lemon Lavender Cocktail for brunch or Easter gatherings, or trying this creamy Pistachio Matcha Latte (café-style homemade recipe) for a smooth and energizing treat.
Each drink brings a different flavor experience — tropical heat, delicate floral citrus, or nutty matcha creaminess — while keeping that same vibrant, homemade spring drink feel.
