Starbucks’ Recipe for a Summer Skies Drink 

Starbucks recently formed a new drink known as Summer Skies Drink which is a vivid, refreshing drink several times throughout the season. This drink, which is wonderfully suited for hot weather and lazy afternoons, is winning fans among the coffee drinkers, as well as the others.

How to Make Starbucks’s Summer Skies Drink

Crushed blueberries with some coconut water in the base, layer with strawberry lemonade and then a mango coconut water blend follows. Topped with fruit slices or mint and served. Ideal on a warm day!

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup of blueberries is fresh or frozen for a fruit-based blend.
• 1/2 cup fresh ripe strawberries for strawberry lemonade, which enhance sweetness and color.
• 1/2 cup of lemonade, fresh or prepackaged juice.
• 1/2 cup of fresh mango or frozen mango pieces to add sweetness to the mango blend.
• Serving leaves for garnishing that lends herbal freshness to the dish
• These Slices can be served as a garnish and can be lime, lemon or strawberry to make the presentation better.

Instructions:

1. Make the Blueberry Base: Combine 1 cup of blueberries and 1 cup of coconut water in a blender and process until smooth. If needed, strain to remove the solids.
2. Make the Strawberry-Lemonade Mix: In a blender, add 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries and 1/2 cup of lemonade. Blend this until it is smooth, and put it aside.
3. Make the Mango Mix: Blend 1/2 cup mango chunks and 1 cup coconut water together into a smooth and sweet mix.
4. Assembling the Drink: In a tall glass, pour both the blueberry base first, followed by most of the strawberry lemonade mix, then the mango blend at the top. Let the layers sit without mixing for the best presentation.
5. Garnishing and Serving: Add fruit slices and mint leaves as decoration. Relish the taste and the feel of ideal summer skies by drinking it right away.

Serving suggestions

Perfect for Summer

• Completely indulge-worthy during summer time.
• At its best during the hot afternoons of summer, when relaxation is relaxing by the pool or for a beach party.

Visual Appetite

• A very colorful drink which is indeed very attractive.
• Good for picture-taking and uploading, especially to the social media Instagram.

Flavor Variations

• Serve with a slice of lime to take this mild drink to the next level.

Quality Ingredients

• Has natural, fresh ingredients in them.
• Adaptable to personal taste and nutrition alters.

Tips and variations

•  Chill Your Ingredients: Add a kick by chilling all your ingredients well before you even start(sic) assembling your concoction. This will increase the coolness and freshness of the drink even further. 
• Use fresh fruit: Use fresh fruit as opposed to the frozen fruit sources so as to add natural sweetness to the drink and also the flavor. 
• Add Sweetener according to Tastes: Frequently, not making use of added sugar can leave the drink flat. If you make and prefer this sweet style drink, you could perhaps sprinkle in a little honey or your favorite sweetener, but please taste first. 
• Play with the Layers: If you aim to achieve an incredible and stunning layered drink presentation then carefully pour when pouring each blended drink slowly onto the small back of a spoon to prevent the overall mixture portion from rushing in. 
• Be Open to Change: Be adventurous with the fruits or garnishes you intend to use as the season or what’s inside the fridge changes all the time. 

Preparation Time 

Preparation Time: 

• 15 minutes for preparation.
• Extra time if you rather cool any of the ingredients before you put them into the blender.

 Serving: 

• Serves 4. 

Nutritional Information Per Serving

• Calories: 80 per serving.
•  Fat: 0 grams.
•  Carbohydrates: 20 grams.
•  Fiber: 3 grams.
•  Sugar: 15 grams.
• Protein: 1 gram. 

Note: Changes in ingredients will lead to fluctuations in the calories and nutrients of this beverage; however, this drink will still be better than drinking packed sodas and those sugary cocktails. 

Ingredient Substitutes

• Blueberry Base: Blackberries or preferably raspberries share berry-like qualities although they are not the same blueberry flavor.
• Coconut Water Alternatives: Substitute with clear water with a bit of coconut extract or almond milk for a different creamy sample.
• Substitutes for Strawberry: In the strawberry lemonade mix, try adding raspberry, as it has a more tart version of strawberry's flavor.
• Alternatives for Mango: In case whole fresh mango is unavailable, ripe peaches or papayas can be used as they provide a similar tropical note.
• Mint Garnish Replacements: To give the drink a different herbal aroma, use basil or thyme instead.

FAQs:

Which coconut water should I prefer?

Go for the natural coconut water without any additives to keep the Summer Skies Drink as real as possible and unsweetened as well.

Is the drink prepare-ahead possible to make?

Make the fruit layers in advance and keep them in the refrigerator, and only mix the drink and the garnishes just before serving them so as to ensure that presentation, as well as freshness, is retained.

How can I make the drink more pleasant and less sweet?

If you wish to reduce the amount of sweetness, you may use water or lemon juice to dilute the strawberry lemonade mix.

Can we do a non-layered version?

You may combine all the different blends and turn it into one tropical drink, however, the layers may not be visible, the delicious taste will override the difference in visuals.

Can I make this drink suitable for adults?

For an adult spin, make the fruits blend and add vodka or white rum to taste. Please drink responsibly.

Conclusion

Starbucks’ Summer Skies Drink is refreshing and feels fruity in every sense. It is ideal, especially when the weather is hot. Without losing its fresh quality, this delicious beverage can be customized with a medley of different fruits and garnishes. Sweet summer heat and colorful decorations... nice!