Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Blytheville 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!

Walmart Supercenter
(870) 763-0440
3700 East Hwy 18
Blytheville, AR
Tienda Azteca
(870) 762-0067
122 E Main St
Blytheville, AR
Farmers Market
(870) 561-3423
720 Baltimore
Manila, AR
Cross County Farmers Market
(870) 238-5745
Corner of Falls Boulevard and Union Avenue
Wynne, AR
Arkansas County/South Farmers Market
The Triangle; 13th and Jefferson
DeWitt, AR
Walmart
(870) 563-3251
1051 West Keiser Avenue
Osceola, AR
Save-A-Lot
(870) 763-7745
1905 W Main St
Blytheville, AR
Farm Girl Natural Meats
(501) 215-0419
Perryville, AR
Southern Brown Rice
(870) 684-2354
PO Box 185
Weiner, AR
Wynn's Tomato Ranch
Prairie Grove, 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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