Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Spanish Fork UT

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!

Syracuse Farmers Market
(801) 825-3633
1891 West 1700 South; Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center
Syracuse, UT
Roberts Ranch & Gardens
(801) 836-0232
Spanish Fork, UT
Jacob's Cove Heritage Farm
(888) 880-8039
Orem, UT
Herb Shop Connection
(801) 489-8797?
1195 Spring Creek Pl
Springville, UT
Good Earth Natural Foods Market
(801) 765-1616
500 S State
Orem, UT
Spanish Fork Farmers Market
(801) 804-4530
City Center 40 South Main St. parking lot
Spanish Fork, UT
Provo's Farmers Market
(801) 542-9382
500 West 100 South
Provo, UT
Lindon Farmers Market
(801) 785-7981
60 N. State Street; across from the City Center
Lindon, UT
Good Earth Natural Foods
(801) 375-7444?
1045 S University Av
Provo, UT
True Foods Market
(801) 426-0646?
192 W 1480 S
Orem, UT
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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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