Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Thomasville 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!

Pasco Farms
(229) 393-6563
Thomasville, GA
Turkey Hill Farm
(850) 216-4024
Tallahassee, FL
Publix
(229) 227-0389
2551 E Pinetree Blvd Ste 11
Thomasville, GA
Harveys Supermarket
(229) 377-7663
1000 First Ave Ne
Cairo, GA
Target
(850) 894-3213
3700 Bradfordville Rd
Tallahassee, FL
Thomasville State Farmers Market
(229) 225-4072
502 Smith Ave.
Thomasville, GA
Harveys Supermarket
(229) 228-7831
306 Smith Ave
Thomasville, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(229) 228-0144
15328 Us Highway 19 South
Thomasville, GA
Walmart Supercenter
(229) 377-1394
361 8Th Avenue Ne
Cairo, GA
Publix
(850) 893-0131
3483 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, 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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