Cannon Ball Drink Tops Ranking of 12 Starbucks Refreshers
A Food Republic taste test ranked 12 Starbucks Refreshers available in August 2026, judging flavour, balance, refreshment and value. The limited-time Cannon Ball Drink took first place, beating longtime favourite Strawberry Açaí Lemonade. Mango Dream ranked third, while the Blue Coconut Lemonade Refresher finished last.
Starbucks has significantly expanded its Refresher range in 2026, turning colourful cold beverages into an increasingly important part of its summer menu. The ranking also shows how limited-edition collaborations and new flavour combinations can outperform established favourites in consumer taste tests.
The winning Cannon Ball combines two established Starbucks flavours—Strawberry Açaí and Mango Dragonfruit—with lemonade.
Top 5 in the Ranking
Cannon Ball Drink
Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Mango Dream
Mango Strawberry Lemonade Refresher
Pink Drink
The Cannon Ball Drink's success could provide Starbucks with useful insight into consumer demand for drinks that combine existing popular flavours. With Starbucks repeatedly introducing new Refreshers throughout 2026, more seasonal flavours, collaborations and visually distinctive beverages could follow.
May 2026:
Tropical Butterfly Refreshers launch →→
June:
Blue Coconut beverages arrive
July:
Blended Energy Refreshers expand the range →
August:
Food Republic taste-tests 12 current Refreshers →
Result:
Cannon Ball Drink ranks #1.
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