Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Print Version)
Tart raspberries and fresh mint meet creamy vanilla ice cream in this sparkling alcohol-free float. A refreshing dessert-beverage hybrid ready in just 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - 1/2 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)
→ Ice Cream
07 - 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
→ Garnish
08 - Extra raspberries
09 - Fresh mint sprigs
10 - Lime slices
# Preparation Steps:
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 1/2 cup sparkling water and 1/2 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 fizz from the sparkling water creates this magical foam when it meets the ice cream
- It feels like a treat from a soda fountain but you control exactly what goes into it
02 -
- The ice cream will start melting immediately so serve these right after assembly
- Muddling too hard can make the mint bitter so use gentle pressure
03 -
- A wooden spoon works perfectly if you do not have a proper muddler
- Let the muddled mixture sit for 2 minutes before adding soda for deeper flavor