Basil Mo-Tea-To

OK...I didn't name this cocktail recipe. It came from a recipe booklet sponsored by Lipton Tea that I was given recently. But despite its overly cute name, it's a delicioudly refreshing cocktail. A pitcher of these with friends on a summer day makes for a perfect party.


Basil Mo-Tea-To
Makes four servings.
(Adapted slightly.)


1 large lime, quartered
6 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup light rum
1/4 cup honey simple syrup (or 2 tablespoons honey)
1 (16 oz.) bottle unsweetened green tea (or brew your own)
1 cup chilled club soda


In a glass pitcher, squeeze lime. Pour in sugar and basil leaves. Muddle with muddler or wooden spoon until combined. Stir in rum, honey simple syrup and green tea. Just before serving, add club soda and pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with additional basil leaves.



(Note: I think this would also be fun shaken in a cocktail shaker and strained into a cocktail glass.)