Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Wichita KS

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!

Old Town Farmers Market II
(316) 992-9413
200 W. Santa Fe.; Corner of Poplar and Kansas Ave
Olathe, KS
Old Town Farmers Market I
(316) 992-9413
1st Street & Mosley
Wichita, KS
Delano Community Farmers Market
(316) 942-7075
200 S. Walnut; The Senior Center
Delano, KS
Kansas Grown Farmers Market I
(316) 264-2139
21st & Ridge
Witchita, KS
Derby Farmers Market
(620) 782-3125
800 N. Baltimore
Derby, KS
Home Grown Kansas
(316) 207-6915
Wichita, KS
BlendTech, Inc.
(316) 941-9660
1819 S Meridian
Wichita, KS
Kansas Grown Farmers Market II
(316) 264-2139
8141 East 21st
Witchita, KS
Farmer J's Nest
(316) 841-8385
Haysville, KS
Central Park Farmers Market
(316) 992-0413
Central Park
Andover, KS
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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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