Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Ottumwa IA

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!

Green Earth Farmers Market
(641) 682-0430
101 Church Street at the Beach
Ottumwa, IA
Monroe County Farmers Market
(641) 932-7419
Southeast corner of The Albia Square
Albia, IA
Target
(641) 684-4229
1020 N Quincy Ave
Ottumwa, IA
Walmart Supercenter
(641) 682-1715
1940 Venture Dr
Ottumwa, IA
Quick Shop Inc
(641) 682-9298
405 S Madison Ave
Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa Farmers Market
(641) 777-6437
Quincy Place Mall, 1110 Quincy Ave.; Corner of Quincy Ave & Hwy 34 W
Ottumwa, IA
Davis County Farmers Market
(641) 459-3397
Courtyard, north side of Courthouse
Bloomfield, IA
Hy-Vee
Store: 641-682-4516
1025 North Quincy Avenue
Ottumwa, IA
Hy-Vee
641-932-7131
301 Highway 34 West
Albia, IA
Keith's Foods Inc
(641) 664-2539
207 E Locust St
Bloomfield, IA
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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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