Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Bella Vista AR

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!

Nature's Way Garden
(479) 616-8745
Bentonville, AR
Rogers Farmers Market
Frisco Park in Historic Downtown Rogers
Rogers, AR
B2B (Back to Basics) Farmers Market II
417-226-4540
Hwy 71 (BR)
Anderson, MO
Walmart Supercenter
(479) 273-0060
406 South Walton Blvd
Bentonville, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(479) 621-9769
4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd
Rogers, AR
B2B (Back to Basics) Farmers Market I
417-226-4540
Hwy 71 by Hometown Bank
Jane, MO
War Eagle Mill Stoneground Organic
(866) 492-7324
11045 War Eagle Road
Rogers, AR
Roger's Natural
(479) 636-7331?
310 N 13th St
Rogers, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(417) 226-5800
100 Commercial Drive
Pineville, MO
Target
(479) 986-1100
2404 Promenade Blvd
Rogers, AR
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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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