Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Rockmart GA

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!
Turtle Bend Farm
(678) 986-9776
Rockmart, GA
Harry Stacy Farms
(770) 443-0292
Dallas, GA
Two Mule Farms
(770) 318-4717
Shannon, GA
Ingles Markets
770-684-0445
100 Nathan Dean Hwy.
Rockmart, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(770) 748-1636
1585 Rome Highway
Cedartown, GA
Fran's Herbs
Cedartown, GA
Crager-Hager Farm
(770) 537-3720
Bremen, GA
Persimmon Hill Farm
(678) 773-6265
Kingston, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(678) 757-8766
1801 Nathan Dean Bypass
Rockmart, GA
Publix
(770) 975-6786
80 Seven Hills Blvd
Dallas, GA
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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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