Easter Mocktail: A sparkling Sorbet Float
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Spring is here, Easter is just around the corner!
This elevated non-alcoholic drink was inspired by season three of Bridgerton because feels like something the Ton would nosh on at an Easter celebration. It’s a well known fact that Regency-era hosts were gaga over champagne and would serve it at any occasion, so that was our cue to crack open those non-alcoholic sparkling rose bottles.
This mocktail is a non-alcoholic champagne sorbet float, that can be customized as an elevated option for adults or a family-friendly mocktail for kids. This elegant recipe is both a drink and dessert and is perfect for those special occasions when you want to celebrate with something decadent and different. Made with non-alcoholic sparkling rose, or sparkling grape juice, and luscious blueberry sorbet, this mocktail dessert drink will definitely impress your guests.
Let's dive into the recipe and learn how to serve this delightful treat - we learned a few really key lessons while playing around with this combination and know you will find them useful too!
Ingredients
Our non-alcoholic champagne sorbet float recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients:
Non-alcoholic sparkling rose: Choose your favorite brand of non-alcoholic sparkling rose for this recipe. Its bubbly, tart and fruity flavor will complement the blueberry sorbet perfectly. We used Prima Pave sparkling rose. We didn’t like this non-alcoholic bubbly on it’s own - it was a little too grape juicy for us - but it was truly a perfect option for this float because it’s juicy flavours paired so nicely with the blueberry.
Family/kid friendly version: sparkling white grape juice is the best pairing with sorbet for a kid-friendly option; low-sugar ginger ale is a fun alternative too.
Blueberry Sorbet: Opt for high-quality blueberry sorbet for the best flavor and texture. You can either make your own or purchase it from your local grocery store. We recommend just buying it - making sorbet is tricky and messy.
Fresh Blueberries: Juicy berries add a burst of freshness to the sorbet float and make for a beautiful garnish. Plus…FIBER and VITAMINS! (For women in perimenopause: berries help with balancing hormones, so this is a no brainer dessert!)
Lemon Slices: Thin slices of lemon add a touch of citrusy brightness to balance the sweetness of the sorbet and sparkling rose.
Instructions
Chill the non-alcoholic bubbly (whichever version you’re using): Begin by chilling a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling rose in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This ensures that it's cold and ready to be served and won’t melt the sorbet upon contact.
Prepare Serving Glasses: While the sparkling non-alcoholic rose chills, place your serving glasses in the freezer to chill. Chilled glasses will help keep the sorbet float cold for longer.
Scoop Sorbet: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of blueberry sorbet and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ****Keep them in the freezer until you're ready to assemble the floats****. Don’t skip this step. Otherwise the balls will melt as soon as you pour in the sparkling wine.
Assemble the Floats: Once everything is chilled and ready, take the serving glasses out of the freezer. Place 2-3 blueberry sorbet balls in each glass, then slowly pour the chilled non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice SLOWLY over the sorbet.
Garnish: Add a few fresh blueberries, a sprig of mint, and a slice of lemon to each glass for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.
Serve Immediately: Serve the non-alcoholic sparkling sorbet floats immediately to enjoy them at their best. The combination of frozen sorbet and bubbly sparkling rose is simply irresistible!
Our non-alcoholic champagne sorbet float recipe is a must-try for Easter brunch or anyone looking to indulge in a luxurious mocktail dessert drink. With its fun flavors and elegant presentation, this sorbet float will be a hit at your next gathering for both drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
(*Side note that I let my own kids try non-alcoholic wine and mocktails, but they didn’t like the taste of this because it tasted like “wine” so I can vouch for using a kid-friendly sparkling option instead)
Easter Sorbet Mocktail
This easy mocktail can be an Easter treat for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 2 scoops blueberry sorbet
- 1 cup non-alcoholic sparkling wine or family-friendly alternative
- fresh blueberries
- lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the Sparkling Rose: Begin by chilling a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling rose in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This ensures that it's cold and ready to be served and won’t melt the sorbet upon contact.
- Prepare Serving Glasses: While the sparkling rose chills, place your serving glasses in the freezer to chill. Chilled glasses will help keep the sorbet float cold for longer.
- Scoop Sorbet: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of blueberry sorbet and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ****Keep them in the freezer until you're ready to assemble the floats****. Don’t skip this step. Otherwise the balls will melt as soon as you pour in the sparkling wine.
- Assemble the Floats: Once everything is chilled and ready, take the serving glasses out of the freezer. Place 2-3 blueberry sorbet balls in each glass, then slowly pour the chilled sparkling rose over the sorbet.
- Garnish: Add a few fresh blueberries, a sprig of mint, and a slice of lemon to each glass for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the non-alcoholic sparkling sorbet floats immediately to enjoy them at their best. The combination of frozen sorbet and bubbly sparkling rose is simply irresistible!
