FOOD NEWS
The Fan-Favorite Starbucks Refresher That's Missing From US Locations
BY NATHAN LEGARE
The Cool Lime Refresher made its return to Starbucks locations across Canada on August 13, 2024, after being discontinued in the U.S. in 2018 and in Canada in 2019.
As part of the drink's grand return, customers can order the Cool Lime Refresher with lemonade or coconut milk for a creamy non-dairy beverage.
While the Cool Lime Refresher remains absent from U.S. menus, it can be easily recreated at home by first finely chopping mint leaves and cucumber.
Add the mint and cucumber pieces to a pitcher of water and leave to infuse for at least 15 minutes. Once infused, strain out all of the remaining mint and cucumber chunks.
Add freshly squeezed lime juice and sweeten to your liking using simple syrup or stevia. You can also add green coffee bean extract for a caffeine boost.