Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More Information)

Nothing beats drinking down some cool lime refresher during summer or on a hot afternoon. Read on to find out all the ins and out of this drink.

Ever since I was a little girl, till this day, I have loved relaxing while enjoying a cool lime refresher drink on a Sunday afternoon. Back in 2017, I would order Starbucks cool lime refresher but got off it when I found a recipe on how to make it at home. One of the numerous reasons I fell in love with the drink is that it is refreshing. The drink is from real lime slices and citrus with mint. What’s more, is that the drink comes with ice cubes. The review below will enlighten you on Starbucks cool lime refresher’s ingredients, how you can customize it, the sizes available, nutritional facts, plus more information.

Brief History of the drink

Starbucks introduced its line of refresher beverages in 2012; having two refreshers introduced first, Cool Lime and Very Berry Hibiscus. The company decided to expand its coffee market by introducing something different which offers better benefits to its customers.

They were going for a drink that would offer natural energy with a refreshing feel. Starbucks tried to step out of their beverage menu, and that’s how they came up with refresher drinks. The refreshers were made available in their stores across Canada, the U.S., and 15 international markets.

Is cool lime refresher still available at Starbucks?

Starbucks cool lime refresher was discontinued in June 2018 and became unavailable. Since then, customers have made many petitions to return it, but Starbucks is yet to do anything. Another refresher replaced the drink; Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher.

However, many complaints followed after the switch-up. Many people pointed out that the two drinks are not on the same level, and Starbucks should have instead added the mango dragon fruit refresher to their menu than having it as a replacement.

Cool lime Refresher (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, and Calories)

What’s In a Cool Lime Refresher- (Ingredients)

Natural lime fruit should not miss from the list of ingredients; otherwise, it would not live up to the name. True to this, Starbucks uses natural lime and citrus fruits. The company uses a mix of lime and citrus to achieve this refreshing drink that sets it apart from other beverages.

The ingredients are freeze-dried lime slices, water, lime refresher base [citric acid, white grape juice concentrate, water, ascorbic acid, sugar, erythritol, natural flavor, green coffee extract], and ice cubes.

Cool Lime Refresher: Sizes, Nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

Given how refreshing the drink is, you would wish that you get more of it. Unfortunately, Starbucks does not make a cool lime refresher anymore; it was available in three sizes before. They had the refresher in a tall size (12 fl oz.), grande (16 fl oz.), and venti (20 fl oz.). Grande size would be the best option, not too much or too little.

Nutritional Facts

Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher Sizes

Starbucks introduced refresher drinks intending to have healthier beverage options than what they had on the menu. Refresher drinks have many benefits, from providing the body with vitamins to boosting your body’s immunity.

A tall Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher contains 45 calories, while 60 calories are in the grande size. A significant part of the calories is from carbohydrates. Such drinks typically have few calories as they should be the healthier option.

For a tall size, the drink contains 0g of fat. I am not at all surprised by this. There are no additives to the refresher that is fatty. When you hear lime and citrus are ingredients, you expect no fat content. The drink contains 10g of sugar, the total amount of carbohydrates.

There is 0mg of cholesterol and 0g of protein in the same size. Again, nothing new here. If you are looking for a healthy drink with more protein and calorie count, a smoothie should be better. Vitamin C is more prominent in the refresher, with a 90% daily value.

Below is a summary of all the nutritional facts in a tall size Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher:

Calorie count (out of 2,000 calories daily intake) 45
Nutrient Content (per Grande serving) % Daily Value
Total fat 0g

Saturated fat 0g

Trans fat 0g

0%

0%

Total Carbohydrate 10g

Sugars 10g

Dietary fiber 0g

4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 90mg 90%

Caffeine Information

A tall-size Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher contains 45 mg of caffeine. Although one would expect a drink such as that would be free from caffeine; however, the caffeine comes from the lime and citrus used to make the drink. The amount is not a lot compared to other drinks served at Starbucks, like coffee. If the refresher offers more health benefits, it may not pose any health risk.

So, what does a cool lime refresher taste like?

Cool lime refresher does not fall short of its name; it is refreshing. It is a bit sour but sweet as well; not overly sweet. It is a perfect summer drink. You are sure to enjoy it under the hot sun. You are sure of quenching your thirst when served cold or adding ice cubes.

You can finish a grande size of the drink in a few gulps because of how light it is. When you drink this refresher, you can taste the natural fruit, unlike other beverages that use juices and syrups to fake the original fruit’s taste.

Ways to customize a cool lime refresher – cool lime refresher variations

Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher Taste

There are a few ways you can customize the cool lime refresher drink. You can add vanilla syrup to add some sweetness to it. Honey is another option that will make the drink sweeter. You can add one teaspoon to the rink. Depending on your taste, you can add other syrups and sauces as long as they blend well with lime. You cannot use dairy products for this drink.

Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher Ingredients

How to Make Cool Lime Refresher at Home – Cool Lime Refresher Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Jug
  • strainer

Ingredients
  

  • Lime3cups of water
  • 1 cup of lime juice
  • One tablespoon of sugar
  • ¼ cup of chopped mint leaves
  • One cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Start by chopping the lime into slices.
  • Slice the cucumber into slices
  • Prepare your jug with water, and add lime, cucumber and mint leaves into the water.
  • Let it sit for 15 minutes in the fridge
  • Remove the mint leaves, lime, and cucumber slices using your filter.
  • Add lime juice and sugar to your mixture
  • Stir, then add ice cubes to it
  • Add some lime slices and serve when cold

Notes

  • You can use honey instead of sugar as a sweetener.
  • If you have vanilla syrup, you can add a teaspoon to the drink
  • The drink will still taste okay if you choose not to add any sugar
  • Adding lime slices is only an option; you can choose not to add them.
  • You can switch things up, add some sliced strawberries, and create your drink version.
  • The slices of cucumber are not a must-add. You can do away with them.
  • Serving the drink cold or iced is best, but it is unlikely that you will enjoy it if warm.
  • You can also add a hint of green extract coffee if you like caffeine.

Informative Section

How do you order Cool Lime Refresher?

Starbucks cool lime refresher got discontinued. Therefore, you cannot be able to request it. However, following the recipe above, you can make your own in the comfort of your home.

Is the Cool Lime Refresher coming back?

Starbucks cool lime refresher was discontinued in June 2018 and replaced with a mango dragon fruit refresher. While it is not clear why it got concluded, there have been a lot of petitions from customers who loved the drink and who want the refresher back. Starbucks has not issued any statement on whether Starbucks will ever revive the refresher, but customers hope it will come back.

How much is a Cool Lime Refresher at Starbucks?

Starbucks cool lime fresher comes in three sizes: tall, grande, and venti. Each size goes for a different price. Tall Cool lime refresher goes for $2.95 while venti costs $4.45. The pricing is average compared to what the other Starbucks beverages cost. You have the option of preparing your cool lime refresher if you find the prices costly.

Why did Starbucks discontinue Cool Lime Refresher?

Starbucks cool lime refresher got discontinued and replaced with a Mango dragon fruit refresher. Starbucks gave no sanctioned explanations, and to date, the reason for its termination is still unknown. However, the drink remains a favorite to its customers, who hope that Starbucks will revive it one day.

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