Rosemary's Root Beer Tonic

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Title: ROSEMARY'S ROOT BEER TONIC
Categories: Beverages, Vegetarian
Yield: 4 servings

3 oz Sassafras Bark, dried
2 oz Sarsaparilla, dried
1 oz Dandelion Root, dried
1 oz Burdock Root, dried
1/2 oz Ground Ginger
1/2 oz Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz Orange Peel, dried

This sweet, bracing drink from Rosemary Gladstar Slick
is reminiscent of old-fashioned root beer, due to the
sassafras. It has a cleansing, revivifying effect
from the dandelion, burdock and sarsaparilla.

Mix together all ingredients and store in a tightly
closed container. In a large pot combine 1 quart of
water and 4 tablespoons of dry mixture. Bring to a
boil, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain
and sweeten with honey or stevia (also called "sweet
herb") if desired.

Makes about 4 cups

Variation: For iced tea, chill the simmered mixture,
then dilute it with 1 quart of sparkling water. Serve
over ice with a twist of orange peel.

Source: Vegetarian Times, April 1993

Shared by: Norman R. Brown From: Bob Emert

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