Starbucks unveils new frozen lemonade drinks for the summer
Ahhh, summertime. There’s nothing quite like relaxing under the shade of a green Starbucks patio umbrella with a refreshing ice-cold drink. For more than a decade, Starbucks Refreshers beverages have been a colorful taste of summer. And now there’s an icy twist with new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, available in stores in the U.S. and Canada starting June 27, joining an exciting slate of other recently released cold drinks.
The new line uniquely combines the Starbucks Refreshers flavors our customers love with a swirl of strawberry puree and pieces of real fruit, giving customers a new way to enjoy summer moments.
“Since Starbucks Refreshers Beverages joined the menu in 2012, our customers and partners (baristas) have creatively customized their beverages, such as adding coconutmilk, lemonade or blending with ice,” said Matt Thornton, senior beverage developer at Starbucks. “Inspired by these customer and partner creations, we’re excited to bring the new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverages to the permanent menu this summer.”
As of 2021, Starbucks Refreshers® are the fastest growing beverage category at company-operated Starbucks stores in the US.
Three Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages will be available in Starbucks stores:
Frozen Strawberry Açai Lemonade
Frozen Strawberry Açai Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverage is reminiscent of a classic strawberry lemonade, with an icy twist, combining the flavors of sweet strawberry and acai notes blended with lemonade, real strawberries and ice.
Frozen Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade
Frozen Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverage looks like sunset in a cup, with tropical flavors of pineapple and passionfruit blended with real diced pineapple and lemonade.
Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade
Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverage features flavors of sweet mango and dragonfruit blended with real pieces of dragonfruit, lemonade and ice for a refreshing summer vibe.
Starbucks Refreshers through the years
2012
Starbucks Refreshers® beverages make their delicious global debut, offered as handcrafted beverages, ready-to-drink, and Starbucks VIA®.
2015
Coconutmilk is introduced to U.S. Starbucks stores as an alternative to dairy and soy milk and adding a creamy new way to customize Starbucks Refreshers beverages.
2017
After going viral on social media, Pink Drink becomes an official item on the Starbucks menu, combining the crisp Strawberry Açaí Refreshers® beverage with coconutmilk.
2018
Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers® beverage (and its coconutmilk companion, Dragon Drink) join the menu for the perfect afternoon ‘pink-me-up.’
2020
Starbucks dials up the tangy vibes as Starbucks Refreshers with lemonade officially joins the menu.
2022
Pineapple Passionfruit and Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® beverages debut, inspired by the nostalgic flavors of a pineapple popsicle and passionfruit shaved ice.
2023
Ready-to-drink Starbucks® Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink launched earlier this year (and inspired designer sling bags!)
2023
Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages arrive in stores, the latest in icy summer refreshment.
