Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Cape May 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!

West Cape May Farmers Market
(609) 884-1005 ext. 9
732 Broadway, Borough Hall parking lot
West Cape May, NJ
Garden Market
(302) 645-8052?
14 Midway Shopping Ctr
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Walmart
(609) 465-2204
3159 Route 9 South
Rio Grande, NJ
Superfresh
609.465.4140
20 South Dennis Ave
Cape May Cour House, NJ
Superfresh
302-644-7520
18578 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rehoboth Beach Farmers' Market
(302) 249-7878
Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rainbow Earth Food
(302) 227-3177?
220 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Superfresh
609.522.5697
2400 Delaware Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
Food Lion
(302) 227-5756
19287 Miller Rd. Unit 14
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Giant
302-227-5950
Rt 1 & 270 Lighthouse Plaza Super G
Rehoboth, DE
provided by: Organic Food and Green Living

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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