Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Athens GA

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!
Athens Farmers Market, LLC
Bishop Park - Picnic Pavillion; 705 Sunset Drive
Athens, GA
Roots Farm
(706) 742-0010
Winterville, GA
Earthfare
(706) 227-1717
1689 S Lumpkin St
Athens, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(706) 549-1423
1911 Epps Bridge Pkwy
Athens, GA
Target
(706) 208-9379
3065 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, GA
Full Moon Farm
(706) 247-2100
Athens, GA
Rainbow Heritage Farm
(706) 743-3670
Lexington, GA
Daily Groceries Co-op
(706) 548-1732
523 Prince Ave
Athens, GA
Publix
(706) 208-3700
3620 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, GA
Ingles Markets
706-548-3515
190 Atlanta Hwy.
Athens, GA
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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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