Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Hutchinson 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!

Reno County Farmers Market
(620) 669-0034
2nd & Washington St.; 215 W. 2nd Street
Hutchinson, KS
Aldi
1711 Waldron
Hutchinson, KS
Ottawa Farmers Market
(785) 242-5136
Orscheln Parking Lot; 2008 Princeton Road
Ottawa, KS
Liberal Community Farmers Market
(620) 624-3855
4 Rock Island Rd.
Liberal, KS
Norton County Farmers Market
(785) 877-5755
Norton Elmwood Park; S. US 283 Hwy
Norton, KS
Walmart Supercenter
(620) 669-9090
1905 E 17Th Street
Hutchinson, KS
Target
(620) 662-1800
1529 E 17Th Ave
Hutchinson, KS
Moon on the Meadow Farm
(785) 749-1197
Lawrence, KS
Burlington Farmers Market
(620) 364-2002
Parking lot N. of Red Caboose on 4th St. & Neosho
Burlington, KS
Jackson County Farmers Market I
(785) 966-2127
Between 4th & 5th Streets; On the east side of the Jackson County Courthous
Holton, 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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