Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Jackson 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!

Three Pines Farm
(732) 239-4785
Jackson, NJ
Alma Park Alpacas
(732) 620-1052
Jackson, NJ
Mister Cookie Face
(732) 370-5533
1989 Rutgers Univ Blvd
Lakewood, NJ
Home On The Range Family Farm
(609) 758-0564
New Egypt, NJ
Millstone Farmers Market
732-866-1848
Wagner Park; Woodville Rd. (Rt. 527) & Baird Rd.
Millstone Twp., NJ
Earthen Harvest
(732) 757-9167
Jackson, NJ
Brand Aromatics, Inc.
(732) 363-8080
1600 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ
Good Tree Farm
(609) 672-2080
New Egypt, NJ
Freehold Farmers Market
(732) 462-3584
Hall of Records Plaza 1- East Main St.
Freehold, NJ
Englishtown Auction Sales Market
(609) 209-4032
Off of Country Rd. 527
Englishtown, 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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