Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Cordele 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!

Cordele State Farmers Market
(229) 276-2335
1901 U.S. Highway 41-North
Cordele, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(229) 273-9270
1215 East 16Th
Cordele, GA
The Cross Roads Country Store
(229) 273-9981
4371 Us Highway 280 E
Cordele, GA
Savannah State Farmers Market
(912) 966-7954
701 U.S. Highway 80-West
Savannah, GA
Bluebird CSA
(478) 283-4332
Thomaston, GA
Harveys Supermarket
(229) 273-7757
1011 E 16Th Ave
Cordele, GA
Alberston Market
407.884.5322
1438 Rock Springs Rd
Apopka, FL
Riverview Farms
(678) 910-2831
Ranger, GA
Double B Farm
(404) 456-4333
Oxford, GA
Bray Family Farms
(770) 943-3618
Powder Springs, 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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