Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Absecon NJ

You’ve likely heard of the mojito, a popular Cuban cocktail made with light rum, lime juice, mint sprigs, sugar and club soda. Our weekend recipe offers a tea-rific twist that will surprise family and friends. Total prep time is 10 minutes, and all of the ingredients should be available at your local natural and organic food store. Read on to find out the chilling tips!

Jersey Fresh Farmers Market
(609) 965-6414
Smithville on The Village Green
Smithville, NJ
Atlantic City Farmers Market
(609) 344-8338
Between North & South Carolina Avenues on Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
Ocean City Farmers & Crafters Market
(609) 399-1412
Tabernacle grounds; Between 5th & 6th St. on Ashbury Ave.
Ocean City, NJ
Sam'S Club
(609)485-2277
1025 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ
Pathmark
609-646-8414
6718 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ
JAH'S CREATION Organic Farm
(609) 272-9538
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Margate Farmers Market
(609) 442-6162
9700 Amherst Ave.; Corner of Amherst & Monroe Parking Lot- Steve & Cookies'
Margate, NJ
Bonterra Market
609 484-1550
3112 Fire Rd.
Egg Harbor Twnshp, NJ
Safeway
609-569-8090
3121 Fire Rd
Egg Harbor, NJ
Pathmark
609-823-1940
5100 Wellington Ave.
Ventnor, NJ
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Basil Mo-Tea-Tos

You’ve likely heard of the mojito, a popular Cuban cocktail made with light rum, lime juice, mint sprigs, sugar and club soda. Our weekend recipe offers a tea-rific twist that will surprise family and friends. Total prep time is 10 minutes, and all of the ingredients should be available at your local natural and organic food store. Have fun chilling out!

Basil Mo-Tea-Tos

Makes 4 servings
  • 1 large lime, quartered 
  • 6 large fresh basil leaves 
  • 1/4 cup sugar 
  • 16 ounces prepared green tea, chilled 
  • 1 cup light rum 
  • 1 cup chilled seltzer
  1. In a glass pitcher, squeeze lime. Add basil and sugar. 
  2. With wooden spoon, thoroughly crush basil against side of pitcher. Add lime rinds. 
  3. Stir in tea and rum. Just before serving, add seltzer. 
  4. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish, if desired, with additional basil leaves.

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Lipton Tea...

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