Raspberry Mint Mojito Rebel Float (Print version)
Tangy raspberries and cool mint meet creamy vanilla ice cream in this fizzy summer float.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 tablespoons simple syrup
→ Beverage Base
05 - 1 cup lemon-lime soda or club soda
06 - 1/2 cup sparkling water
07 - 1 tablespoon 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 Advice:
01 -
- The way tart raspberries and cool mint dance together tastes like summer in a glass
- Floating vanilla ice cream on top transforms a simple drink into the most playful dessert hybrid
02 -
- Ice cream floats start separating immediately, so serve these right after assembling and don't let them sit out
- Muddling too aggressively can make mint taste bitter, so just press enough to release the oils without tearing the leaves completely
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for fifteen minutes beforehand to keep everything colder longer
- Use a wide straw so people get both the liquid and melting ice cream in each sip