Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Griffin 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!
James Family Farm
(770) 228-6383
Griffin, GA
D & A Farm
(404) 392-6364
Zebulon, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(770) 229-5040
1569 North Expressway
Griffin, GA
Publix
(770) 473-4779
11155 Tara Blvd
Hampton, GA
Ingles Markets
678-583-4428
920 Bill Gardner Parkway
Locust Grove, GA
Farmer Jeff's Produce
(404) 895-6422
Orchard Hill, GA
Garden of Eatin' of Henry
(678) 575-9891
McDonough, GA
Ingles Markets
770-228-0607
735 Zebulon Rd.
Griffin, GA
Publix
(770) 288-4180
2730 Highway 155
Locust Grove, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(770) 471-4451
11465 Tara Blvd
Lovejoy, 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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