Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printer-friendly)
Refreshing float with raspberries, mint, lime, soda and vanilla ice cream.
# 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
→ Beverage Base
05 - 1 cup lemon-lime soda or club soda
06 - 1/2 cup sparkling water
07 - 1 tbsp white rum, optional
→ Ice Cream
08 - 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
# How To Make It:
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 Hints:
01 -
- It takes less than ten minutes but looks like you hired a bartender for your backyard gathering
- The combination of tart raspberries and sweet vanilla ice cream creates those gorgeous marbled patterns that make everyone reach for their phones
02 -
- Cold glass straight from the freezer keeps your ice cream from melting too fast in the summer heat
- Muddle gently because crushing the mint too much releases bitter compounds that taste like oversteeped tea
03 -
- Extra simple syrup on the side lets guests adjust sweetness because everyone has different preferences
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink without raspberry seeds