Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Emporia KS

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!

Emporia Farmers Market
(620) 343-6555
7th Ave. & Merchant St.
Emporia, KS
Lebo Farmers Market
(620) 256-0122
Broadway
Lebo, KS
Aldi
1324 Industrial Blvd
Emporia, KS
Burlingame Farmers Market
Downtown Burlingame
Burlingame, KS
Leavenworth Farmers Market II
(913) 651-0953
4th & Cherokee
Leavenworkth, KS
Shepherd's Valley
(620) 787-2380
Americus, KS
Walmart Supercenter
(620) 343-1500
2301 Industrial Road
Emporia, KS
Hesston Farmers Market
(620) 327-4312
King Park Shelter House on Ridge
Hesston, KS
St. Mary's Farmers Market
(785) 535-2741
Downtown St. Mary's; 4th and Bertrand Avenue
St. Mary's, KS
Fresh Essence Farm
(620) 234-5260
Stafford, KS
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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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