What is in Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher? (what does Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher taste like + more information)

Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher is the best way to crown summer with its tropical flavor and magenta aesthetic. But have you ever wondered what makes up this delicious drink? What is in Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher?

”It isn’t as simple as it looks” is a phrase that best describes Starbucks refreshers. The first sip of mango dragonfruit refresher is an explosion of rich flavor that gets you wondering what and what went into your cup.

Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher has a base that consists of water, sugar, and white grape juice concentrate. Other ingredients are natural green coffee flavor, freeze dried dragonfruit pieces, natural flavors, citric acid, and ice. I was blessed with this list from one of the baristas and since then I make myself a cup whenever I want. Read on to find out more!

What does the Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher have on it?

Starbucks dragon fruit refresher has freeze dried dragonfruit pieces as the main ingredient. Aside from that, there are natural flavors, natural green coffee flavor, citric acid, water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, and ice. White grape juice concentrate and sugar are the sweeteners in the drink. The freeze dried dragon fruit pieces have low calories but are packed with nutrients. They can be substituted with fresh dragonfruit pieces for a similar outcome. Generally, this refresher is a mixture of fruit juices with a boost of caffeine from green tea extract.

When making this refresher at home there is a lot of room to switch ingredients to get a customized version that suits your preference. Mostly dragon fruit powder is added to get a better pop of the magenta color. Green tea extract can be excluded if you want the refresher caffeine free. However, if you want it with caffeine and can’t get your hands on a green tea extract in time then caffeine tablets do the job just as well. Lemonade is also used frequently to lower the sugar in the drink.

How do you make a Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher?

Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher is so good you might want to get yourself a cup sometime when you are out of reach with the store. Especially since Starbucks might discontinue it until the next summer. Well, those worries can go out the window since you can make yourself it at home. Just like many other Starbucks drinks, it takes just a few steps and easily accessible ingredients to make this masterpiece.

Assemble all the ingredients in proportion to the amount you want to make, put the freeze dried dragonfruit pieces at the bottom of your glass, add white grape juice concentrate, mango juice, and ice, add dragon fruit powder, green tea extract and a little water then stir. You can then go ahead and enjoy your refresher. You can skip the green tea extract if you want it caffeine-free.

Though there isn’t a substitute for white grape juice that can give the refresher a similar flavor, substituting it with apple juice or white wine gives it a different but equally delicious taste that is worth exploring. In case you are on a low-carb diet or you are toning down your sugar intake you can add sugar-free lemonade to lower the sugar. Any extra refresher that you won’t feel like taking can be turned into a dragon drink by adding coconut milk.

What does the Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher taste like?

Starbucks always has something cooking to take everyone by storm when summer sets in. Sometimes the new additions to the menu flop before some people even learn about them but it is the consistency that landed us the mango dragonfruit refresher. The refresher found its place among the fan favorites like Strawberry Acai and Very Berry Hibiscus but that was only possible because its taste was worth ordering another cup.

Unlike what the name suggests, mango dragonfruit refresher tastes more like berry than mango. It is very sweet and slightly tart then you start to taste the mango flavor later. There is also an awesome crunch from the dragon fruit seeds. Though it is not very sour, adding lemonade gives it a bittersweet taste that is very enjoyable. Plus, despite having a green coffee flavor you can barely taste the coffee.

The unique taste is what gave this refresher a special place in everyone’s heart. Since most of the refreshers that already existed were limy, bringing one with the taste of mango that lasted even after including lemonade was incomparable. Also, dragonfruit is not a very common fruit so having it as a refresher was an undeniable call.

How do you order the mango dragonfruit refresher at Starbucks?

Unlike the coffees and teas, there isn’t a wide variety of refreshers at Starbucks so if you straight up ask the baristas for a mango dragonfruit refresher they will know what you are talking about and get you your delicious cup in no time. However, for the best cup that completely meets your needs, you will need to specify the customizations and inclusions. Since it is a handcrafted drink you can have it any way you like.

First, you pick a cup size; either tall, Grande, or Venti then you choose the number of scoops of dragonfruit between one and two. You can also add pineapples or lemon to give it the tart. You then choose the type of ice and water which could be normal, light, or extra. You then choose a sweetener and your cup is ready. In the instance that you change your mind and you no longer want a refresher, you can simply tell the barista to add coconut milk or half & half and you can enjoy a dragon drink instead.

Half & Half however increases the calorie count of your drink so coconut milk is the best option. You should confirm on the website if the drink is available since it usually runs out in some stores.

What is the nutritional value of Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher?

According to the company’s website, a Grande cup of Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher has 90 calories, 0 g of fat and cholesterol, 15 mg of sodium, 22 g of total carbohydrates that makes up 8% of daily intake value, 0 g of protein and 45 mg of caffeine. Out of the carbohydrates, there is 19 g of sugars.

100% of the calories in the drink are from carbohydrates. To reduce this number you should avoid any inclusions that contain too much sugar or take a tall cup that has 70 calories.

FAQ SECTION

Is Starbucks dragonfruit refresher healthy?

Though it can’t be considered the healthiest drink the company offers it is far from being unhealthy. It has several health benefits like lowering blood pressure and strengthening bones.

Is there mango in Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher?

No, there is no actual mango used in making the refresher but it falls under the category of natural flavors in the list of ingredients. Only the mango flavor is used.

Where does the caffeine in mango dragonfruit refresher come from?

The caffeine comes from the green coffee extract which is pulled from unroasted green coffee beans.