Starbucks Cannon Ball Drink Recipe – MrBeast Collab
You've seen MrBeast's viral Starbucks collab everywhere — now you can recreate the exact Cannon Ball drink at home without the $8 price tag. Strawberry açaí, mango dragonfruit, and lemonade come together in a bold, fruity layers that's as fun to make as it is to drink.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Strawberry açaí juice blend 3.5 oz
- Mango dragonfruit juice blend 3.5 oz
- Lemonade 4 oz
- Coconut water 2 oz
- Freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces 2 tbsp
- Freeze-dried strawberries 2 tbsp
- Ice 1.5 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- Simple syrup 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
41 g
96%
Protein
1 g
2%
Fat
0 g
2%
Cooking steps
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1
Chill all liquid ingredients (juices, lemonade, coconut water) in the fridge for at least 2 hours before making for maximum refreshment and Starbucks-level cold temperature.
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2
Add the freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces and freeze-dried strawberries to the bottom of a 16 oz glass for authentic fruit inclusions, just like Starbucks does.
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3
Layer ice on top of the fruit inclusions — fill the glass about 2/3 full with 1.5 cups of ice to keep layers distinct and prevent early dilution.
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4
Slowly pour strawberry açaí juice blend, mango dragonfruit juice blend, and lemonade in that order, pausing for a few seconds between each to create bold, eye-catching color separations.
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5
Top with a float of coconut water, gently pouring it over the back of a spoon for a soft gradient layer — a Starbucks barista’s technique for stunning visual effect.
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6
Drizzle simple syrup evenly over the top for the signature sweet-tart finish; let the drink sit for 30 seconds so the freeze-dried fruit can rehydrate for that classic Starbucks burst.
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7
Stir before sipping or leave layered for a more dramatic look — either way, you get the classic MrBeast Cannon Ball flavor profile.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this homemade Cannon Ball Drink recipe actually taste like the Starbucks version?
Absolutely! This recipe uses strawberry açaí and mango dragonfruit juice blends, coconut water, lemonade, and freeze-dried fruit inclusions—just like Starbucks. Layering each juice for bold, distinct colors and using real freeze-dried fruit is key to capturing both the flavor and look of Starbucks’ viral Cannon Ball Drink.
Q. My layers keep mixing together. How do I get those bold, separated layers like Starbucks?
Chilling your juices, adding ice after the inclusions, and pouring liquids slowly (especially over the back of a spoon) prevents the layers from blending. Wait a few seconds between each layer for best results. Starbucks’ baristas use this same technique for spectacular multi-color drinks.
Q. Can I substitute the juice blends or freeze-dried fruit?
If you can’t find strawberry açaí or mango dragonfruit juice blends, you can use hibiscus tea mixed with white grape and passionfruit juice. For freeze-dried fruit, fresh strawberries or dragonfruit also work, but they’ll soak up less color and flavor than the freeze-dried kind Starbucks uses.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in a Grande-sized homemade Cannon Ball Drink?
One Grande (16 oz/473g) serving has about 170 kcal, 41g of carbohydrates, 1g protein, and 0g fat. The carbs mainly come from juice blends and simple syrup, mirroring Starbucks’ official nutrition.
Q. Can I make the Cannon Ball Drink ahead of time or store leftovers?
For the best texture and visual layering, assemble just before serving—ice and fruit inclusions stay freshest this way. You can prep the chilled juices up to a day ahead; if you need to store the full drink, refrigerate up to 4 hours, then stir before serving if layers settle.
