Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Atlanta 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!
Harvest Farm Box
(404) 276-0084
Atlanta, GA
Farmer Jeff's Produce
(404) 895-6422
Atlanta, GA
Fresh Roots Farm
(404) 731-1557
Atlanta, GA
SQM North America
(770) 916-9400
2727 Paces Ferry Road, Bldg Two, Ste 1425
Atlanta, GA
Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farms
(404) 520-8331
East Point, GA
Morningside Farmers Market
(404) 444-9902
1393 North Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA
AmeriVap Systems, Inc.
(404) 350-0239
1292 Logan Circle NW
Atlanta, GA
Oakleaf Mennonite Farm
(484) 332-0633
Atlanta, GA
Gaia Gardens
(678) 793-3155
Decatur, GA
Dunwoody Green Market CSA
(678) 414-7598
Dunwoody, 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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