Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable Version)
Tart raspberries and cool mint meet creamy vanilla ice cream in this refreshing sparkling float. A playful alcohol-free drink ready in 10 minutes.
# 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
# How to Make It:
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 Advice:
01 -
- Its like dessert and a cocktail had a baby without any of the alcohol
- The combination of tart berries and vanilla cream feels nostalgic yet new
02 -
- The ice cream melts faster than you expect, so serve these drinks right after assembly
- Muddling too hard makes the mint taste bitter, just press gently until fragrant
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before starting for extra cold sips
- Rim the glasses with crushed mint and sugar for a restaurant style finish