Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Printable)
Vibrant float blending raspberries, mint, lime, and soda with creamy vanilla ice cream—a refreshing summer twist on the classic mojito.
# 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
# How to Prepare:
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 -
- The combination of tart berries and sweet cream creates those gorgeous marbled swirls that look restaurant fancy but take ten minutes
- Its that perfect sweet spot between cocktail and dessert that keeps people asking for seconds
02 -
- Over muddling the mint makes everything taste bitter so just press enough to release the oils
- Pour the mixture slowly over the ice cream or you will end up with foam overflowing everywhere
03 -
- Use slightly softened ice cream straight from the freezer not rock hard frozen for the best marble effect
- Muddle ingredients one at a time starting with lime then mint then berries for maximum flavor extraction