Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable)
Tangy raspberries, fresh mint, and zesty lime meet creamy vanilla ice cream in this fizzy 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 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
# 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 Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy raspberries cooling mint and sweet cream hits every flavor craving at once
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar
02 -
- Don't skip straining the mixture unless you want chewy raspberry seeds throughout your drink
- Cold glasses make a huge difference so pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling
03 -
- Muddle gently but firmly—overworking the mint makes it bitter instead of fragrant
- Simple syrup dissolves better than granulated sugar in cold drinks so don't try to skip this step