Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable Version)
Refreshing alcohol-free float with raspberries, mint, and vanilla ice cream creating a playful mojito-inspired treat.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - ½ cup fresh raspberries
02 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Sweetener
04 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or adjust to taste)
→ Base
05 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water (club soda or seltzer)
06 - 1 cup lemon-lime soda (caffeine-free, e.g., Sprite)
→ Ice Cream
07 - 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (use dairy-free if desired)
→ Garnish
08 - Extra raspberries
09 - Fresh mint sprigs
10 - Lime slices
# Directions:
01 - In each glass, muddle half of the raspberries, mint leaves, and 2 lime wedges with 1 tablespoon simple syrup until the berries are crushed and mint is fragrant.
02 - Fill the glasses halfway with ice cubes.
03 - Pour in ½ cup sparkling water and ½ cup lemon-lime soda into each glass. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
05 - Garnish with extra raspberries, mint sprigs, and a slice of lime. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tart berries and cool mint creates that perfect sweet spot between sophisticated cocktail vibes and childhood nostalgia
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something youd order at a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- Over muddling the mint makes everything taste bitter so stop as soon as you smell it releasing
- The ice cream will overflow if your glasses are too full so leave room at the top
03 -
- Muddle against the side of the glass not straight down or you might crack a perfectly good cup
- The longer the ice cream sits the better it gets so dont stress about serving immediately