Costco Is Now Selling a Starbucks Favorite for a Fraction of the Price

Now you can enjoy the coffeeshop staple from your home fridge.

Costco often gives us top-tier copycats of our favorite products, like its knock-off Kerrygold butter and LaCroix Sparkling Water lookalikes.

But, occasionally, we get exclusive access to the real thing. This kind of wholesale offering is what really makes a membership worthwhile. So, when we discover new brand-name products in stores, we feel it’s our duty to share.

We’ve known that Costco has sold Starbucks’ house coffee blend under the Kirkland label for years, but now, the warehouse grocer is selling another beloved Starbucks product that has fans flocking to stores.

Costco Is Now Selling the Starbucks Pink Drink

If you love the signature Starbucks Pink Drink, now you can stock up on it at Costco. Shoppers recently spotted the bottled bev on warehouse shelves, and the news is causing quite a stir on social media.

What started as the Strawberry Acai Refresher in stores became an internet sensation after customers started to request it with coconut milk instead of water, giving the iced tea a creamy texture and a distinct (and adorable) pale pink color. The trendy drink is sweet and fruity with a slightly tropical feel, perfect for a midday pick-me-up.

“As a barista of 5 years, this is the only drink I get,” someone shared on Reddit. “So freaking good.”

The customized order became so popular that Starbucks officially brought it to the menu in 2017. Then, the company launched a bottled version in stores in the spring of last year. Now, the ready-to-drink beverage has made its way to Costco so members can drink the sweet, fruity refresher by the dozen.

According to fans, the bottled version is nearly identical in flavor to the in-store offering and “satisfies the craving.” Reviewers also say it's best served over ice, preferably with fresh or freeze-dried strawberries for the full barista-style experience.

The Costco bottles are smaller than what you’d find at other retailers, packaged in 8-ounce servings rather than the standard 14-ounce serving. However, sold in 12-count packages for $18.99, the Costco price comes out to right around $1.58 per bottle, which is less than half of the price of other store-bought versions.

If the store-bought version is a little too sweet for your taste, you can still enjoy the refreshing pink drink by easily recreating it at home with less sugar. But, if you love the Pink Drink exactly as is, now is the time to stock your pantry.

Read the original article on All Recipes.