Basil Mo-Tea-Tos Winfield 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!

Walnut Valley Farmers Market
(620) 221-4507
Island Park on North Main
Winfield, KS
Walmart Supercenter
(620) 221-6233
2202 Pike Rd
Winfield, KS
Ark City Countrymart
(620) 442-0155
616 N Summit St
Arkansas City, KS
The Heide-Way Farm
(785) 388-2104
Wakefield, KS
Lyon Farmers Market
(620) 257-5390
Commercial St.
Lyons, KS
Ark City Farm & Art Market
(620) 442-0230
200 Blcok S. Summit; West side of the street
Arkansas City, KS
Walmart Supercenter
(620) 442-2063
2701 North Summit
Arkansas City, KS
Seneca Farmers Market
(785) 336-2294
11th & Elk St.
Seneca, KS
Heritage Acres Farm
(620) 857-4275
Fort Scott, KS
Providence Hill Farm
(913) 367-9622
Atchison, 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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