Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Miami FL

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!
Cafe Bom Dia
(305) 447-4023
5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 700
Miami, FL
Coconut Grove Farmers Market
(305) 238-7747
Corner of Grand Avenue; Margaret Street
Coconut Grove, FL
Lucini Italia Organics
(305) 858-7200
3225 Aviation Ave 6th Fl
Miami, FL
eoilco labs
(305) 663-8187
5825 S.W. 68th Street Unit C
South Miami, FL
Freedom Fresh LLC.
(305) 715-5710
8901 NW 33rd St Ste 100
Miami, FL
Coral Gables Farmers Market
(305) 460-5312
405 Biltmore Way; Coral Gables City Hall
Coral Gables, FL
Trile Giant South America Corp.
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8403 NW 68st.
Miami, FL
Explorer's Bounty Inc.
(305) 455-2141
8390 NW 53rd St Ste 312
Miami, FL
Lakewood Organic Juices
3053245900,ext3005
PO Box 420708
Miami, FL
Daabon Organic U.S.A. Inc
(406) 556-4645
1110 Brickell Ave #204
Miami, FL
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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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