Description
A vibrant and refreshing Summer-Berry Refresher featuring a homemade berry syrup and a bright blue spirulina twist, enhanced with optional caffeine from green coffee extract and fun raspberry pearls or boba for texture. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day with sweet, tangy berry flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Summer-Berry Refresher
- 1/2 cup Summer-Berry Refresher Base (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup raspberry pearls or boba (with liquid)
Summer-Berry Refresher Base
- 1/2 cup berry syrup (see recipe below)
- 2 Tbsp berry syrup (extra)
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp citric acid
- 1/2 tsp green coffee extract powder (optional, for caffeine)
- 1/4 tsp blue spirulina powder
Berry Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp blueberry extract
- 1/2 tsp raspberry extract
- 1/2 tsp blackberry extract
Instructions
- Prepare Summer-Berry Refresher Base: In a large jar or container, combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of berry syrup, 1 1/3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon citric acid, 1/2 teaspoon green coffee extract powder (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon blue spirulina powder. Shake well until fully mixed and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make Berry Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry extracts. Cool completely in the refrigerator before using.
- Mix the Refresher: Add 1/2 cup Summer-Berry Refresher Base and 1/2 cup water to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Add Raspberry Pearls: Place 1/4 cup raspberry pearls along with their liquid at the bottom of a serving glass.
- Assemble and Serve: Pour the shaken Summer-Berry Refresher mixture (including ice) into the prepared glass over the raspberry pearls. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, fruity flavors complemented by the fun texture of the pearls.
Notes
- Omit green coffee extract powder if you prefer a caffeine-free refresher.
- Citric acid adds a pleasant tartness and helps preserve the base; you can adjust or omit to taste.
- Blue spirulina powder not only adds vibrant color but also provides antioxidants.
- Raspberry pearls or boba can be homemade or store-bought; substitute with similar fruit pearls for variety.
- Store leftover berry syrup and refresher base refrigerated for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing, Shaking, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Summer Berry Refresher, berry syrup, raspberry pearls, blue spirulina, green coffee extract, refreshing drink
