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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