Basil Mo-Tea-Tos West Des Moines 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!
Valley Junction Farmers Market
(515) 222-3642
100, 200 & 300 blocks on 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA
Valley Junction Farmers Market
(515) 222-3642
100, 200 & 300 blocks on 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : Yes
SFMNP Accepted : Yes
SNAP Accepted : Yes
Hours
May-September Thursday, 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Urbandale Farmers Market
(515) 278-5286 ext. 125
Living History Farms, 2600 111th Street Living History Farms, 2600 111th St
Urbandale, IA
Urbandale Farmers Market
(515) 278-5286 ext. 125
Living History Farms, 2600 111th Street Living History Farms, 2600 111th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : Yes
SFMNP Accepted : Yes
SNAP Accepted : Yes
Hours
June-October Monday, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Downtown Farmers Market
(515) 286-4928
Court Avenue & 4th Street
Des Moines, IA
Downtown Farmers Market
(515) 286-4928
Court Avenue & 4th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : Yes
SFMNP Accepted : Yes
SNAP Accepted : Yes
Hours
May-October Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Waukee Farmers Market
(515) 987-1552
Triangle Park; 6th Street & Ashworth Drive
Waukee, IA
Waukee Farmers Market
(515) 987-1552
Triangle Park; 6th Street & Ashworth Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : Yes
SFMNP Accepted : Yes
SNAP Accepted : Yes
Hours
June-September Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
L.T. Organic Farm
(515) 987-3561
Waukee, IA
L.T. Organic Farm
(515) 987-3561
Waukee, IA 50263
Membership Organizations
Ecovian
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West Glen Farmers Market
(515) 979-9927
Avenue of the Arts in West Glen Town Center; 5525 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
West Glen Farmers Market
(515) 979-9927
Avenue of the Arts in West Glen Town Center; 5525 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : No
SFMNP Accepted : No
SNAP Accepted : No
Hours
May-September Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market
(515) 277-6951
First Christian Church, 25th & University
Des Moines, IA
Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market
(515) 277-6951
First Christian Church, 25th & University
Des Moines, IA 50311
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : Yes
SFMNP Accepted : Yes
SNAP Accepted : Yes
Hours
June-September Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
L.T. Organic CSA Farm ,Resturant ,Clinic & Institute of Preventive Medicine
(515) 987-3561
Waukee, IA
L.T. Organic CSA Farm ,Resturant ,Clinic & Institute of Preventive Medicine
(515) 987-3561
Waukee, IA 50263
Membership Organizations
Ecovian
Data Provided by:
Fox Fire Acres CSA
(515) 306-8130
Des Moines, IA
Fox Fire Acres CSA
(515) 306-8130
Des Moines, IA 50315
Membership Organizations
Ecovian
Data Provided by:
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
(515) 262-4763
800 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
(515) 262-4763
800 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316
General Information
Covered : No
Open Year Round : No
Programs
WIC Accepted : No
SFMNP Accepted : No
SNAP Accepted : No
Hours
June-September Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
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 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
- In a glass pitcher, squeeze lime. Add basil and sugar.
- With wooden spoon, thoroughly crush basil against side of pitcher. Add lime rinds.
- Stir in tea and rum. Just before serving, add seltzer.
- 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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