Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Haddonfield 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!
Haddonfield Farmers Market
(856) 616-8311
Haddonfield Presbryterian Church; Kings Highway & Chestnut
Haddonfield, NJ
Collingswood Farmers Market
(856) 559-0234
Between Collins & Irvin Ave.,Along High Speed Line
Collingswood, NJ
Burlington County Farmers Market
(856) 642-3850
500 Centerton Rd.; near Centerton & Hartford Rds
Moorestown, NJ
Camden Community Farmers Market
(856) 963-2432 x216
Broadway & Martin Luther King Blvd.
Camden, NJ
Virtua Health Farmers Market
(856) 963-2432
Corner of Mt. Ephraim Ave. & Atlantic Ave.
Camden, NJ
Mambo Sprouts
(856) 833-1933
1101 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
Nutsco, Inc.
8569666400,Ext109
1115 S 2nd St.
Camden, NJ
Our Lady of Loudes Farmers Market
(856) 963-2432
1600 Haddon Ave.
Camden, NJ
Farmers Market at the Transportation Center
856-963-2432
Walter Rand Transportation Center Court Yard (Broadway Ave.)
Camden, NJ
Woodbury Farmers Market
(856) 845-1300 ext. 123
Between Cooper & East Barber St.
Woodbury, NJ
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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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