Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable)
Fresh raspberries and muddled mint meet fizzy lime soda and vanilla ice cream in this refreshing summer float.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
→ Sweetener
04 - 2 tbsp simple syrup (or to taste)
→ Beverage Base
05 - 1 cup lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite) or club soda
06 - 1/2 cup sparkling water
07 - 1 tbsp white rum (optional, omit for non-alcoholic)
→ Ice Cream
08 - 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
# Directions:
01 - In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle together the raspberries, mint leaves, lime wedges, and simple syrup until the berries are crushed and the mint aroma is released.
02 - Add the white rum (if using), lemon-lime soda, and sparkling water; stir well to combine.
03 - Fill two tall glasses with a scoop of vanilla ice cream each.
04 - Strain the raspberry-mint mixture evenly over the ice cream in both glasses.
05 - Gently stir to marble the flavors. Garnish with extra mint leaves and fresh raspberries. Serve immediately with straws and spoons.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is essentially a mojito that dessert crash landed into which is basically the best idea ever
- The fresh raspberries and mint make it taste way more special than your average float
- Ready in ten minutes and looks absolutely stunning in tall glasses
02 -
- The ice cream will melt faster than you think so serve these immediately after assembling
- Muddling the mint releases essential oils that you cannot get from just stirring it in
- Cold glasses make a huge difference so pop them in the freezer for ten minutes first
03 -
- Muddle gently but firmly you want to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves into tiny pieces
- Make a double batch of the raspberry mixture ahead and keep it in the fridge for easy refills