Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher (Copycat Recipe)
Looking for a Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher recipe? My DIY recipe is the perfect copycat. Make the Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher, Blackberry Sage Lemonade, or the viral Starbucks Midnight Drink at home for a fraction of the price!
Your Blackberry Sage Questions Answered
What is the Blackberry Sage Refresher?
A Blackberry Sage Refresher is an iced Starbucks drink. The drink starts with a blackberry sage base, then shakes with ice and mixes with water, lemonade, or coconut milk. The three versions are:
- Blackberry Sage Refresher: mixed with water.
- Blackberry Sage Lemonade: mixed with lemonade.
- Blackberry Midnight Drink: mixed with coconut milk.
What Does the Blackberry Sage Refresher Taste Like?
The Blackberry Sage Refresher tastes fruity, with a light herbal finish. The lemonade version is more tart, while the coconut version is creamy and reminds me of a berry cream saver candy.
Is The Blackberry Sage Refresher Caffeinated?
The Blackberry Sage Refresher at Starbucks has caffeine in its base and cannot be ordered caffeine-free. My recipe lets you add caffeine.
What is the Starbucks Midnight Drink?
The Starbucks Midnight Drink mixes the Blackberry Sage base with coconut milk to create a tropical, creamy drink.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Make this drink with two ingredients in under two minutes!
- A bottle of blackberry sage syrup yields 21 grande-sized servings. That is about 35 cents per serving!
- Depending on the mixer, each iced refresher should cost between 50 and 75 cents! That is roughly a $5.50 savings per grande drink.
Key Ingredients
Blackberry and Sage Syrup
Starbucks Blackberry Sage Syrup is proprietary and not available for sale. This recipe uses Blackberry and Sage Syrup to recreate Starbucks flavor. The syrup includes citric acid, which is in the Starbucks base, so you don’t have to buy an additional ingredient. The bottle has enough syrup for 28 grande drinks.
Note: You cannot recreate Starbucks syrups using simple syrup, blackberries, and sage. Starbucks uses artificial flavors, not real fruit, to create its drinks.
Freeze-Dried Blackberries
Freeze-dried blackberries are a fun addition and make the drink more like Starbucks. If you want to cut costs, I recommend cutting these. They make the drink fun but add very little flavor. At our house, I substitute fresh blackberries.
Green Coffee Extract
The drink at Blackberry Sage Refresher contains green coffee extract in its base. This is why you cannot order it caffeine-free. If you want caffeine, you can add it. Personally, I prefer this drink without it.
Stevia Extract (Not included)
Starbucks lists Stevia as an ingredient in their blackberry refreshers. While I was testing the drink, I could not taste the Stevia. For that reason, I left it out of my recipe.
Tips for the Best Blackberry Sage Refresher
Coconut Milk
Use coconut milk from the dairy section. Canned coconut milk is used for cooking and will not taste like the Starbucks version.
Shake with Ice
To recreate the Starbucks flavor, shake the drink with ice. (Shaken, not stirred). I shake it in a mason jar with its lid on.
If you Liked This, Try One of My Other Starbucks Recipes
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- Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
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Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 large glass
Ingredients
Base Flavor
- 1 cup water for classic refresher
- 1 cup lemonade for blackberry lemonade
- 1 cup coconut Milk* for blackberry midnight
Blackberry Base Ingredients
- 1 and ½ tablespoons blackberry and sage syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons freeze-dried blackberries
- ¼ teaspoon green coffee extract – optional
- 1 and ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Select Your Base: Choose 1 cup of water, lemonade (for a Blackberry Sage Lemonade), or coconut milk (for the Starbucks Midnight Drink).
- Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of blackberry sage syrup and 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried blackberries.
- Add Caffeine (Optional): Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of green coffee extract if you want a caffeinated DIY Blackberry Refresher.
- Shake Well: Add 1 and 1/2 cups of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Serve: Pour into a 16oz glass and enjoy your homemade copycat drink!
Notes
- When making the midnight version of this drink, use coconut milk from the dairy case. Do not use canned coconut milk.
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The nutrition information is based on using water. If you use lemonade or coconut milk, adjust accordingly.