Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Panama City 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!

Bay County Farmers Market
(850) 769-2645, (850) 785-0524
2230 East 15th Street; at the Fairgrounds
Panama City, FL
Publix
(850) 747-9780
650 W 23Rd St
Panama City, FL
Target
(850) 785-8966
2340 Highway 77
Panama City, FL
Publix
(850) 271-6180
2310 S Highway 77
Lynn Haven, FL
Walmart
(850) 265-2626
2101 S Highway 77
Lynn Haven, FL
St. Andrews Waterfront Market
(850) 872-7208
3151 West 10th Street (U.S. hw 98, turn south on Beck Ave., then turn right
Panama City, FL
Winn-Dixie
850-872-9300
3157 West 23Rd Street
Panama City, FL
Sam'S Club
(850)769-2222
1707 W. 23Rd. St.
Panama City, FL
Winn-Dixie
850-234-1200
2533 Thomas Drive
Panama City, FL
Winn-Dixie
850-271-0066
1812 Hwy 77 South Suite 119
Lynn Haven, FL
provided by: Organic Food and Green Living

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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