Paradise Drink– Easy Starbucks Copycat

This Starbucks Paradise Drink copycat is a chilled mix of pineapple, passion fruit, and coconut milk with a little crushed pineapple on top. It’s refreshing, easy to stir up, and takes five minutes max — no blender, no stress. Perfect for hot days or, like… mental escape breaks from everything.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 0 mins
• Flavor: fruity, creamy, tropical
• Great for: beachy vibes, quick refreshers, pretend vacations

Why I Like This Recipe

Wasn’t tryna cook, just wanted something cold and fun that didn’t come from a drive-thru. This hit the spot. Been making it on repeat since.

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups pineapple juice
• 1¼ cups passion fruit juice
• ½ cup coconut milk (shaken well)
• Ice (lots)
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple

How To Make Paradise Drink

1. Mix the base: In a pitcher or big jar, stir together the pineapple juice, passion fruit juice, and well-shaken coconut milk.
2. Fill your glasses: Grab two tall glasses and fill them with ice. More ice = better sip.
3. Pour and swirl: Pour the juice mix over the ice. Let it do its pretty golden thing.
4. Top it off: Spoon the crushed pineapple on top — don’t mix. Let it hang out.
5. Sip and exhale: Throw in a straw. Stir if you want. Just chill and enjoy.

Tips for Success

• Shake that coconut milk — it separates, and not in a cute way.
• Chill all your ingredients beforehand if you can.
• Crushed pineapple goes on top — not stirred in. Texture matters.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding honey or maple if needed.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store the juice mix (no ice, no fruit) in a sealed container for up to 24 hours.
• Freezer: Don’t freeze it — just make a fresh batch.
• Reheat: Nope. This one’s meant to stay cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use canned juice?
  Yep, just go for 100% juice if you can. The flavor’s better.
• What kind of coconut milk?
  Canned full-fat is best, but the carton stuff works in a pinch — it’ll just be thinner.
• Do I have to add the crushed pineapple?
  No, but it adds texture and makes it feel fancy. Up to you.
• Can I make it ahead of time?
  Yeah — just don’t add the ice or fruit until serving.
• Can I spike it?
  Oh totally. Rum works great if you wanna turn it into a lazy tropical cocktail.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Not shaking the coconut milk:
  It separates into layers — one creamy, one weird. Shake or stir it really well before mixing.
• Adding ice too early:
  It waters the whole thing down before you get to drink it. Wait until serving.
• Skipping the crushed pineapple:
  It’s optional, sure. But it adds a fun texture and flavor pop — don’t skip unless you have to.
• Not tasting before serving:
  Depending on the juices you use, it might need a tiny hit of sweetener. Taste first, adjust if needed.
• Thinking it’s just for summer:
  Nope. I make this when my brain wants sunshine, even if it’s raining outside. Works every time.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 286 kcal
• Total Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 28mg
• Potassium: 240mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 55g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 46g
• Protein: 1g

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