Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Conway 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!

Faulkner County Farmers Market
1501 Robbins St.; YBMA Fairgrounds
Conway, AR
Conway County Farmers Market
Old Train Station
Morrilton, AR
Nature's Pantry and Kitchen Store
(501) 329-1370?
704 Locust St
Conway, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(501) 329-0023
1155 Hwy 65 North
Conway, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(501) 851-6102
12001 Maumelle Boulevard
Maumelle, AR
Cherokee Farms
(501) 759-2266
Houston, AR
More Than Just The Staples Farm
(501) 251-8762
North Little Rock, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(501) 328-9570
3900 Dave Ward Drive
Conway, AR
Target
(501) 328-5739
501 Elsinger Blvd
Conway, AR
Walmart Supercenter
(501) 833-0972
9053 Hwy 107
Sherwood, 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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