Rosemary's Root Beer Tonic
Author/Submitted by:
Source: Vegetarian Times, April 1993. Shared by: Norman R. Brown From: Bob Emert
Servings: 4
Categories:
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Ingredients: 3
ounces
Sassafras Bark, dried 2
ounces
Sarsaparilla, dried 1
ounce
Dandelion Root, dried 1
ounce
Burdock Root, dried 1/2
ounce
Ground Ginger 1/2
ounce
Ground Cinnamon 1/4
ounce
Orange Peel, dried Directions:
1.
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.
2.
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.
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.
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