Refreshing Summer Sips: Starbucks 'Dupe' Frap, Strawberry Lemonade, & Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Warmer weather calls for refreshing drinks! Looking to skip the expensive & sugar-filled Starbucks menu this summer (or just want to try out making some fun drinks at home? We've got you! Keep scrolling for our Frap, Eh! (Frappuccino dupe with a maple twist), Strawberry Lemonade, and Blueberry Lavender Lemonade recipes.
p.s. If you were a '76 Sips fan, you may recognize these drinks from the Summer 2023 menu.
Frap, Eh! Starbucks Frappuccino Dupe
You can also check out our Java Chip Frappuccino Dupe here!
Ingredients
Small:
- 1 Shot of Espresso
- Or the same amount of strongly brewed coffee or decaf!
- 1 ½ TBSP of Maple Syrup
- ½ cap-full of Organic Vanilla Extract
- 1 scoop of ice
- Milk of Choice
- Can use plant milk for a vegan/dairy-free option!
- (Optional) Whipped Cream or Coconut Cream for topping
Large:
- 2 Shots of Espresso
- 3 TBSP of Maple Syrup
- 1 cap-full of Vanilla
- 2 scoops of ice
- Milk of Choice
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour into glass and top with whipped cream or coconut cream if desired!
Strawberry Lemonade
Add even more yumminess and vitamin c to your lemonade with strawberries, and an electrolyte boost with coconut water! Not only is this a super refreshing drinks, its also a great way to use up any extra strawberries you might have after going strawberry picking.
Recipe makes about 5 cups/ a pitcher.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Lemon Juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 lb fresh or frozen Strawberries
- 2 Cups Vita Coconut Water
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar of choice (we used coconut sugar)
- Scoop of Ice
Directions
- Stir together water and sugar in a mason jar or microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes.
- Or, combine them in a pot and simmer over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Carefully remove from microwave or stovetop then stir until all the sugar has dissolved - you now have simple syrup! Refrigerate until completely cool - simple syrup can be made several days ahead of time and kept in the fridge.
- Combine lemon juice and strawberries in a blender until very smooth. Stir in coconut water and simple syrup to taste (we used 1/4 cup, but it depends on your sweetness preference and the tartness of your strawberries).
- Refrigerate lemonade until ready to serve then pour into cups with ice and enjoy!
Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Blueberry and lavender make a delicious addition to a traditional lemonade. Lavender is a polarizing flavour, but this lemonade has just a hint. The end result is a gorgeous purple lemonade fit for any summer day!
Recipe makes about 5 cups/ a pitcher.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup lavender/blueberry simple syrup
- 1 cup raw or coconut sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 TBSP dried lavender
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 Cup lemon juice
- 4 1/2 cups (1 carton) coconut water
- 1 Scoop of ice + 1 TBSP of blueberries for the top of each glass
Directions
- To make the syrup, simmer water, blueberries, sugar, and lavender in a pot on medium heat for 15 minutes. Let cool completely before pouring into pitcher. Keeps in the fridge for 2-3 weeks!
- You may want to strain this mixture with a sieve to remove any seeds or blueberry rinds.
- Add coconut water and lemon juice to the pitcher and stir.
- Refrigerate lemonade until ready to serve then pour into cups with ice and a few blueberries, and enjoy!
All ingredients are available at Jo Anne's Place. View our store hours here.
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