Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable)
Vibrant blend of raspberries, mint, lime and fizzy soda topped with vanilla ice cream for a cool summer treat.
# What You 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 Tips:
01 -
- The way the raspberry swirls through melting ice cream creates this gorgeous pink marble that looks like something from a fancy soda fountain
- You can make these in under ten minutes but they taste like you put way more thought and effort into them
02 -
- Work quickly once the ice cream hits the glass because this drink waits for no one and melted ice cream is just sad cream
- The ice cream scoop should go in last except for garnish because otherwise it melts too fast while you're busy with the muddling and mixing
03 -
- Muddle gently but thoroughly—too rough and the mint turns bitter, too light and you miss all those aromatic oils
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving because everything stays colder longer