Raspberry Tea Floats are a fruity twist on the popular Root Beer Float, but we’ve skipped the traditional soda and replaced it with a sparkling raspberry herbal tea. Â Great for anyone who loves raspberry or for non-soda drinking families.
Here’s a non-soda twist on the popular Root Beer Float. Rather than root beer, these floats use Bigelow Red Raspberry Herb Tea, which gives a beautiful red color that is perfect for 4th of July celebrations. The other bonus is that this is a great way to have floats, without using soda. Not only is herbal tea healthier, but it’s a a great option for families who don’t drink soda.
I bought my Bigelow Red Raspberry Herb Tea at Walmart for under $2.50 a box. If you don’t find it at your store, another option is Amazon which sells it in a 6-box pack with a price that works out about the same pricing (Amazon affiliate link): Bigelow Red Raspberry Herbal Tea, 20-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
The base of Raspberry Tea Floats is a tea concentrate. Â It’s very easy to do: pour 1 cup boiling water over 6 Bigelow Red Raspberry Herb Tea bags. Let it steep for 10 minutes and remove the bags. The concentrate is sweetened with some sugar and then chilled. When you are ready to make your floats, you add in some seltzer water to the concentrate.
To make your floats, fill your glass about 1/2 – 3/4 of the way with sparkling raspberry tea and frozen raspberries and blueberries and then top with vanilla ice cream.
Raspberry Tea Floats
Description
Raspberry Tea Floats are a fruity twist on the popular Root Beer Float, but we’ve skipped the traditional soda and replaced it with a sparkling raspberry herbal tea. Â Great for anyone who loves raspberry or for non-soda drinking families.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 Bigelow Red Raspberry Herb Tea Bags
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups seltzer water (or other sparkling water)
- Frozen blueberries and raspberries
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over tea bags. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
- When ready to serve floats, add seltzer water to tea concentrate. Fill glass 1/2-3/4 full with sparkling raspberry tea first, then berries, and finally with vanilla ice cream.
- Serve immediately with spoon and straw.
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Cheryl says
Love raspberry, love tea. Thanks for sharing.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
That turned out beautifully! I’ll bet it tastes even better! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again tomorrow!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
These look good. I could of used this recipe the past two days. We are in a heat wave. Hope to see you again soon. Pinned & shared.
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
Looks delicious and refreshing! Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup last week. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you joined us again this weekend.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
So simple, and I love the idea. It looks great as well, plus I love raspberry tea. 🙂 Sharing and pinning!
Valerie says
I love refreshing summer drinks like this especially since it’s been so warm here lately.
Laura @ Family Spice says
How cute is that? Great idea!
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