Blackthorn's Botanical Brews : Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations

“An absolutely exceptional magical resource that you'll enjoy reading cover to cover! From teas and kombucha, to liquors and liqueurs, and even a few delectable bites, author Amy Blackthorn's zesty, exciting writing and impressive knowledge will inspire your kitchen witchery.” -- Julia Halina Hadas, author of WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic and RitualBlackthorn's Botanical Brews has something for everyone. This book outlines the magical uses for many well-loved, traditional beverage ingredients found throughout time. Readers learn what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create their own brews, bitters, vermouth, and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires. Included:: •Getting to Know Your Spirits •Adding Magic to Your Daily Activities •In the Kitchen •In the Bar •Fruit Feeling Frisky (Making Sodas and Syrups) •Herbal Beers, Mead, and Cider •What to Do with Leftover Potions? Front Cover Praise for Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments 1 | Introduction Basics of Magic In This Book 2 | What Makes It Magical? Defining Magic Science and Magic Making Magic Making Our Drinks into Potions 3 | Tools of the (Brew) Craft Wand — Muddler Chalice — Glassware and Spoons Athame — Knives, Strippers, and Zesters Pentacle — Cutting Board Bar Cabinet as Altar Space 4 | Getting to Know Your Allies On Spirits, Spirits, and Ingredients Absinthe Amaretto Beer Hops Bourbon Cachaça , Rum Gin Vodka Wine 5 | Botanical Brews in the Kitchen Apple Blackthorn Sloe Cherry Lime Pine Strawberry Vanilla 6 | More Fun in the Kitchen Fire Cider Kombucha Ginger Bug Infused Vinegars 7 | Botanical Brews in the Bar Infused Liquors Tea-Infused Vodka Make Your Own Bitters Make Your Own Vermouth Cocktail Recipes 8 | Fruit Feeling Frisky Switchel Shrubs Syrups OleoSaccharum 9 | Love Potion, Chapter 9: Tea and Honey Magic The Magical Uses of Tea Charging Your Tea with Intent Designing a Tea Spell The Mag ical Uses of Honey Magical Tea Recipes 10 | Mixing Drinks and Friends How to Design the Perfect Signature Drink Creating Seasonal Cocktails for Group Rituals, Parties, and More 11| What to Do with Leftover Potions Libation! Sweets Meats Other Treats 12 | A Cautious Witch: Things to Consider A Word of Caution, or a Few Thousand of Them The Law of Contagion But That’s Poison! Natural Does Not Mean Safe 13 | Closing Thoughts Botanical Classification Recipe Index Bibliography About the Author Back Cover An absolutely exceptional magical resource that youll enjoy reading cover to cover! From teas and kombucha, to liquors and liqueurs, and even a few delectable bites, author Amy Blackthorns zesty, exciting writing and impressive knowledge will inspire your kitchen witchery. -- Julia Halina Hadas, author of WitchCraft 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic and Ritual Blackthorns Botanical Brews has something for everyone. This book outlines the magical uses for many well-loved, traditional beverage ingredients found throughout time. Readers learn what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create their own brews, bitters, vermouth, and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires. Getting to Know Your Spirits Adding Magic to Your Daily Activities In the Kitchen In the Bar Fruit Feeling Frisky (Making Sodas and Syrups) Herbal Beers, Mead, and Cider What to Do with Leftover Potions? "This book outlines the magical uses for many traditional ingredients in conventional beverages. Readers are taught what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create brews, bitters, vermouth and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires"-- Provided by publisher