Portions: 4 servings Calories: 104kcal |
Meet your new go-to summer drink! This Starbucks-inspired starfruit kiwi refresher lemonade combines juicy kiwi and tart starfruit flavors, the kind of vibrant fruity drinks to quench your thirst this summer.
By - Last revised . Original Jun 10, 2022.
Why I ❤️ it Recipe Ingredients Video Preparation
Starfruit kiwi refresher.
Why I ❤️ it
So you are a fan of the kiwi starfruit Starbucks refresher? Then you'll love this delicious, vegan, dairy-free, caffeine-free, refreshing limeade kiwi starfruit mocktail. Made with fresh starfruit, real kiwi pieces, and lime juice, it is a cooling tropical drink that feels grown-up, even if it's just a mocktail.
With a short ingredient list, natural flavors, and a tropical-resort-worthy refreshing drink, you'll feel like you're sipping on more than just fruit juice. Garnished with real kiwi fruit pieces, lemon slices, and starfruit slices, this Starbucks copycat will be your menu's star drink.
Starfruit kiwi refresher lemonade recipe
This free recipe contains Amazon affiliate links, and I receive a small commission when you purchase, at no cost to you. Thank you!
Utensils and tools
Ingredients
- 4 star fruit, cut into small pieces, plus one extra sliced for decoration
- 4 fresh kiwi, peeled, and cut into small pieces, plus one extra sliced or diced for garnishing
- Juice of 2 large lemons or limes, plus lemon or lime slices to decorate
- ¼ cup of sugar, or your preferred sweetener equivalent
- 2 cups of sparkling water
- 2 cups of ice (crushed)
Video
Preparation
Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.
Step 1: Blend the juice
In the blender vase, combine 2 cups of potable water, starfruit, and kiwi. Blend until everything is juiced. Strain the starfruit and kiwi juice into a pitcher and discard the fruit pulp.
Mix in the lemon or lime juice and stir. Sweeten with sugar or sweetener to taste. Keep it in the fridge if you will not serve it right away.
Step 2: Serving
When it's time to serve, mix in the ice and sparkling water, pour into 6 short glasses or 4 highball glasses
Decorate with starfruit slices and add sliced or diced kiwi and lemon slices.
Variations
You can use stevia plant as a natural sweetener instead of sugar.
For a different taste but quite "green" and refreshing, substitute the kiwi for 2 small cucumbers.
Top tips
- You can use white grape juice concentrate instead of sparkling water and sugar for a different yet exciting starfruit and kiwi-flavored juice. You can also freeze cubed kiwi fruit and use it instead of ice.
- Wanna know how to eat starfruit? Check out these other carambola recipes.
Serving suggestions
This recipe serves 4 highball glasses or 6 cocktail glasses.
Nutritional information
Calories: 104kcal - Carbohydrates: 27g - Protein: 2gFat: 1g - Saturated Fat: 1g - Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g - Monounsaturated Fat: 1g - Sodium: 29mg - Potassium: 228mg - Fiber: 4g - Sugar: 20g - Vitamin A: 79IU - Vitamin C: 78mg - Calcium: 37mg - Iron: 1mg
Easy and refreshing mocktail recipes
Looking for more non-alcoholic drink recipes to make this summer? Check out these wonderful and easy-to-make cold drinks! If you're looking for another Starbucks-inspired drink, don't miss this Starbucks strawberry acai refresher.
- Watermelon, Pomegranate, and Lemon Mocktail
- Pineapple and Ginger Mocktail
- Cold cocoa mocktail
- Piña colada (just leave out the alcohol)
More drink recipes
See more: drink recipes mocktail recipes
FAQs
What is in a kiwi starfruit refresher?
Kiwi starfruit refresher is a Starbucks iced drink made from kiwi and starfruit.
Is kiwi starfruit refresher good?
Yes, it's a great refreshing drink if you like those flavors.
When is starfruit ripe?
Starfruit is ripe when it turns a light yellow color. Unripe starfruit is light green.
How do you peel a starfruit?
You do not need to peel starfruit; the peel is edible too. But if you need to peel a starfruit, you can do so with a sharp paring knife or potato peeler.
Print card
This is just a printer-friendly summary; some useful details are found in the recipe above.
Starbucks-inspired Lemonade Kiwi Starfruit Refresher Mocktail
Ingredients
- 4 star fruit cut into small pieces, plus one extra sliced for decoration
- 4 fresh kiwi peeled, and cut into small pieces, plus one extra sliced or diced for garnishing
- Juice of 2 large lemons or limes plus lemon or lime slices to decorate
- ¼ cup sugar or your preferred sweetener equivalent
- 2 cups of sparkling water
- 2 cup of ice crushed
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the juice
- In the blender vase, combine 2 cups of potable water, starfruit, and kiwi. Blend until everything is juiced. Strain the starfruit and kiwi juice into a pitcher and discard the fruit pulp.Mix in the lemon or lime juice and stir. Sweeten with sugar or sweetener to taste. Keep it in the fridge if you will not serve it right away.
Step 2: Serving
- When it's time to serve, mix in the ice and sparkling water, pour into 6 short glasses or 4 highball glassesDecorate with starfruit slices and add sliced or diced kiwi and lemon slices.
Nutrition
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great recipes from me every week!
By , published Jun 10, 2022 on Tia Clara
I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing on the Facebook group!
Thanks, Natashah! It turned out quite amazing, my "tester" is not a mocktail kind of guy and he heartily approved.
I just found your blog, and I am loving it.
What do starfruit taste like? I have never tried it, but this looks intriguing.
It's a mildly sweet taste, and kinda sour. You can read more about carambola and how to eat it.