Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Hillside 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!

GoNaturally
(973) 926-2300
35 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ
South Orange Farmers Market
(973) 763-6899
Behind NJ Transit Station; in front SOPAC
South Orange, NJ
Common Greens Farmers Market
(973) 733-9333 x21
Between Broad & Park Place; Military Park
Newark, NJ
Bethany Baptist Church Farmers Market
(973) 623-8161
275 West Market St.; Bethany Baptist Church
Newark, NJ
Washington Park Farmers Market
(973) 353-0020
Downtown Newark; Intersection of Washington & James Sts.
Newark, NJ
Maplewood Farmers Market
(973) 763-6011
Springfield Ave. at Indiana St.; Municipal Street parking lot
Maplewood, NJ
Elizabeth Farmers Market
(908) 965-0660 ext. 13
Between Elizabeth Ave. & High St.; At Union Square Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ
Roselle Park Farmers Market
(908) 245-0666
Chestnut St. & East Grant Ave.
Roselle, NJ
Branch Brook Park Farmers Market
(973) 623-9464
Branch Brook Park at Lake Street
Newark, NJ
Linden Farmers Market
908-494-0771
Across from City Hall; Wood Ave. @ Raymond Bauer Promenade (Used CVS Parkin
Linden, 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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