Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable)
Vibrant alcohol-free float with tart raspberries, cool mint, and vanilla ice cream for a playful mojito twist.
# What You'll 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
# Step-by-step:
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.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tart berries and cool vanilla creates that perfect sweet-tart balance that makes you want to lick the glass clean.
- It looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar but takes literally ten minutes to throw together, even if you are multitasking.
- Kids feel so grown up sipping something with a floating scoop of ice cream, and honestly, adults do too.
02 -
- Do not skip the muddling step or you will miss out on that concentrated raspberry-mint infusion that makes this drink special.
- Work quickly once you add the ice cream, or it will melt faster than you can say cheers, especially on warm days.
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting, and everything stays colder longer.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon if you do not have a muddler, just press gently rather than pounding.