Keto Pink Drink: Carb Content And Recipe Ideas

The Starbucks Pink Drink is a popular beverage made with strawberry acai refresher drink mix and coconut milk. The classic drink contains over 25 grams of carbohydrates, most of which come from the strawberry acai juice. However, there is a keto-friendly version of the drink that slashes the amount of carbs. This version replaces the strawberry acai juice with passion tango iced tea, which has zero carbs. The keto pink drink also includes heavy cream and sugar-free vanilla syrup, and sometimes freeze-dried strawberries.

How to make a keto pink drink

The keto pink drink is a low-carb version of the popular Starbucks beverage. It usually contains passion iced tea, heavy cream, and strawberries. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make it:

Ingredients:

• Passion iced tea (You can use any kind of iced tea, but make sure it's sugar-free)
• Heavy cream (or coconut milk)
• Freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
• Sugar-free vanilla syrup (optional)

Steps:

• Brew a strong batch of passion iced tea. You can do this by boiling water and adding tea bags to steep for about 10 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before making the drink.
• (Optional) Add some sweetness to your tea by mixing in sugar-free vanilla syrup. You can also use a granulated sweetener of your choice, such as monk fruit or stevia.
• In a large jug, add ice cubes.
• Pour the sweetened tea mixture over the ice, followed by the heavy cream and/or coconut milk. Whisk or blend until combined.
• (Optional) Add a few freeze-dried or fresh strawberry slices for extra flavor.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate. You can also make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ordering at Starbucks:

If you want to order a keto pink drink at Starbucks, ask for a "Passion Tango Iced Tea" with specific customizations. Here are the details:

• Ask for passion tango iced tea with no cane sugar.
• Request 3-4 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, depending on the drink size.
• Add a splash of heavy cream and ice.
• Optionally, you can also add a few freeze-dried strawberries.

Ingredients for a keto pink drink

The keto pink drink is a low-carb, sugar-free version of the popular Starbucks beverage. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customised to suit your preferences. Here are the ingredients you will need to make a keto pink drink:

Passionfruit and Strawberry Tea Bags

Unsweetened tea bags are essential for this drink. The traditional Starbucks drink uses passionfruit and strawberry-flavoured teas, but any flavour can be used. Brew a strong batch of passion tea by using 1 1/2 cups of hot water and 3 tea bags. Allow it to cool completely before making the pink drink.

Granulated Sweetener

You can use a granulated sweetener of your choice, such as allulose, monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or a simple syrup made with granulated sugar and water. The amount of sweetener can be adjusted to your taste preferences.

Boiling Water

Boiling water is used to brew the tea and create a mock syrup by mixing it with the tea bags and sweetener.

Ice

Ice is crucial for creating a chilled beverage. You can also add ice cubes to the brewed tea to cool it down quickly.

Heavy Cream and/or Coconut Milk

The combination of heavy cream and coconut milk gives the drink richness without being overpowering. You can use one or the other, or a combination of both, depending on your preference.

Optional Ingredients

• Pink food colouring: This is optional but gives the drink its signature pink colour.
• Freeze-dried strawberries: These can be added for extra flavour and a more concentrated natural sugar content.
• Green coffee extract: This can be added if you want a caffeine boost.

How to order a keto pink drink from Starbucks

The Starbucks pink drink is a popular iced beverage made with their strawberry acai refresher drink mix and coconut milk. The classic drink contains over 30 grams of carbohydrates, 24 grams of which is added sugar. However, the keto version of the drink replaces the sugar-filled strawberry acai refresher base with passion tango iced tea, which has zero carbs.

Ordering from a Barista:

Ask for a passion tango iced tea with sugar-free vanilla syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and add in strawberry fruit inclusions (freeze-dried strawberries). The barista will add in the normal number of pumps of syrup according to the size of the drink you order. If you want the drink to have a stronger tea flavor, you can also ask for no water to be added.

Ordering via the Starbucks App:

Order a Passion Tango iced tea and tap the "customize" button. In the "flavors" section, select sugar-free vanilla syrup. Add 4 pumps for a grande, 6 for a venti, and 7 for a trenta. Next, in the "add-ins" section, select no water or light water if you prefer, and add a splash of heavy cream. Finally, in the "fruit add-ins" section, select strawberries.

Important Notes:

• The keto pink drink is a low-carb, higher-fat version of the regular pink drink, and it tastes just as refreshing.
• The regular Starbucks pink drink contains sugar-filled strawberry acai refreshers base and coconut milk, which are high in carbohydrates and not keto-friendly.
• The keto pink drink replaces these ingredients with passion tango iced tea, sugar-free vanilla syrup, heavy cream, and strawberry fruit inclusions.
• The Starbucks app can be used to customize and order the keto pink drink.
• The drink can also be made at home with a few simple ingredients.

Nutritional information for a Starbucks pink drink

The Starbucks Pink Drink is a popular beverage that has taken the internet by storm. It is a spin on the Strawberry Acai Refreshers Beverage, made with coconut milk instead of water. The drink is light, fruity, and has a gorgeous pink hue.

A Grande Pink Drink contains approximately 140 calories, 2.5g fat, 60mg sodium, 27g carbs, 1g fiber, 24g sugars, and 1g protein. The majority of the carbs and sugars in the drink come from the strawberry acai juice and coconut milk, which contains added cane sugar.

For those looking for a low-carb, keto-friendly version of the Pink Drink, there is a modification that replaces the strawberry acai juice base with Passion Tango iced tea. This tea is sugar-free and has zero carbs. The coconut milk is also replaced with high-fat heavy cream, as coconut milk contains carbs and sugar. The final drink is also customised with sugar-free vanilla syrup and strawberry fruit inclusions, which are freeze-dried pieces of real strawberry.

The keto version of the Pink Drink has a similar taste and appearance to the original, but with a lower carb and sugar content. It is also cheaper than the original Pink Drink, costing around $4.25 for a grande.

Customising a keto pink drink

If you want to order a keto pink drink from Starbucks, ask for passion tango iced tea with sugar-free vanilla syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and some strawberry fruit inclusions or freeze-dried strawberries. You can also make it at home. Here's a recipe:

Ingredients:

• Passionfruit and strawberry teabags (unsweetened)
• Granulated sweetener of your choice (I used allulose, but monk fruit sweetener or erythritol can also be used)
• Boiling water
• Ice
• Heavy cream and/or coconut milk
• Pink food colouring (optional)

Steps:

• Steep the tea. In a small bowl, add the tea bags and sweetener. Pour the boiling water over and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and whisk to combine.
• Add milk and cream. In a large jug, add the ice. Pour the sweetened tea mixture, followed by the heavy cream and milk, and whisk until combined. If desired, add the red food colouring.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate.

This recipe is easy to customise. From the tea to the sweetener and milk, every element of this recipe can be customised to suit your preferences. You can make a stronger tea, adjust the sweetness, or add more strawberries. You can also make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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