How many calories are in a Starbucks pink drink? (Can I make pink drink with less calories at home + more information)

A good day ends well when you have enjoyed a glass of Starbucks pink drink. But how many calories are in a Starbucks pink drink? Keep reading to find out.

The Starbucks pink drink has 140 calories for a serving size of 16 fl Oz. The drink is always on the Starbucks menu and falls on the Starbucks refreshers beverage lineup. I had never had this drink until one thirsty Sunday afternoon when I found myself at Starbucks. After looking through their menu, I gave the pink drink a try. Since then, it has been my go-to iced drink during those tiring hot afternoons.

How do you order the Starbucks pink drink?

The Pink Drink is always on the Starbucks menu so it is very easy to order. It comes in four cup sizes and you can order any between the tall, grande, venti, and trenta. You can always try customizing by looking at recommendations that pink drink experts give online.

On the other hand, when making an order via the Starbucks app, you can always go to the cold drinks section and then choose the pink drink under the Starbucks refreshers. From here, you could always customize your drink to your liking.

Best Pink Drinks to order

Tiktok pink drink

Let the barista give you a pink drink with vanilla bean powder, whipped cream, and heavy cream.

Pink drink and vanilla sweet cream cold foam

Here you can ask a barista to give you a pink drink and add vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Luckily, this can also be ordered on the app by clicking on customization.

Keto pink drink

Ask for a passion tango iced tea with sugar-free vanilla syrup, heavy cream, and strawberries if you like. You could also have them give you tea without water and add stevia for additional sweetness.

Strawberry cream pink drink

Ask the barista to top your pink drink with vanilla sweet cream foam and have them blend the strawberry puree into the foam.

Pink drink with white mocha cold foam

Ask for a pink drink with vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Then let the white mocha sauce be blended into the foam

What is in the Starbucks pink drink?

The Starbucks pink drink has only four ingredients. They include strawberry acai, coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, and ice.

Strawberry acai base

This juice concentrate has caffeine and sugar. It is actually what makes the pink drink taste too sweet.

Ice

This is what will make the Starbucks pink drink extra refreshing

Fresh dried strawberries

These are dehydrated strawberries that are mixed into refreshers. They are known as fruit inclusions and are rehydrated when mixed into drinks.

Coconut milk

This is plant-based hence the drink is a non-dairy beverage.

How does grande pink drink have fewer calories?

The calories reduce depending on the size. A 16 fl Oz grande pink drink has 140 calories. This calorie breakdown includes 2.5g fat, 27g carbs, 1g protein, and sodium of 60 mg.

Calories in Starbucks Pink Drink (All Sizes)

• Tall: 110
• Grande: 140
• Venti: 200
• Trenta: 270

The grande is the size many people prefer for a pink drink as it is lightly caffeinated and you enjoy just the right amount. When compared to other Starbucks drinks, the grande Pink drink has lesser calories. However, one can always look for other options on the menu if they are in search of even fewer calories.

Can I make pink drink with fewer calories at home?

You can always make a homemade pink drink and the best thing about it is the calories will be fewer.

Calories: 50kcal

Serving: 4 cups (8 fl Oz)

Ingredients

• 4 bags of passionfruit tea
• 4 cups of water
• 3 tbsp sugar-free vanilla syrup
• ⅙ tsp stevia glycerite
• 4 tbsp Whipping Cream or Full-Fat Coconut Milk/ Cream (For dairy-free)
• Sliced strawberries

Recipe

• Place the tea bags and the cups of water into a pot then heat the tea for 5 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags
• Add the vanilla syrup and the stevia glycerite
• Stir and let the mixture relax for 30 minutes
• Keep it in the fridge. This can stay for up to 2 weeks
• Whenever ready to serve, add 8 fl Oz to a glass full of ice cubes and sliced strawberries
• Also, add 1 tablespoon of cream.

FAQ SECTION

Is Starbucks’ pink drink caffeinated?

Yes, the pink drink contains caffeine because the strawberry acai juice contains caffeine. Here is a table of how much caffeine content the different sizes of the Starbucks pink drink contain.

Size	Liquid Capacity	Caffeine Content	Price
Tall	12 fl Oz	35 mg	$ 4.35
Grande	16 fl Oz	45 mg	$ 4.75
Venti	24 fl Oz	70 mg	$5.25
Trenta	30 fl Oz	90 mg	$5.45

Is Starbucks’ pink drink healthy?

Well, it is not the healthiest of drinks at Starbucks, but its calorie information is less than other drinks there. A grande cup contains 140 calories and 24 grams of sugar. However, there are better options for people looking for sugar-free drinks and other healthier ones. The pink drink would not be a recommended drink for that person trying hard to watch their weight. This is because the two main ingredients in the drink each contain sugar.