Recipe - Rosemarys Root Beer Tonic

3 ounce Sassafras Bark, dried
2 ounce Sarsaparilla, dried
1 ounce Dandelion Root, dried
1 ounce Burdock Root, dried
One half ounce Ground Ginger
One half ounce Ground Cinnamon
One fourth ounce Orange Peel, dried

This sweet, bracing drink from Rosemary Gladstar Slick is reminiscent of
oldfashioned 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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