Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Hope AR

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!

Walmart Supercenter
(870) 777-5500
2400 N Hervey St
Hope, AR
Ashley County Farmers Market
Highway 82
Crossett, AR
Columbia County Homegrown Market Association
Corner of Stadium & Vine
Magnolia, AR
Ashdown Farmers Market
100 Block of East Main St.; Downtown
Ashdown, AR
Jonesboro Farmers Market
3423 E. Highland Drive
Jonesboro, AR
WindDance Gardens and Goats
(870) 746-5348
Fox, AR
Madison County Farmers Market
(479) 738-1018
1521 Madison 2410; Hunstville Square
Huntsville, AR
More Than Just The Staples Farm
(501) 251-8762
North Little Rock, AR
Eco-Innovations
(479) 236-5327
PO Box 8845
Fayetteville, AR
Farm Girl Natural Meats
(501) 215-0419
Perryville, AR
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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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