{"id":16760,"date":"2020-11-30T17:14:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T22:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=16760"},"modified":"2020-11-30T17:14:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T22:14:49","slug":"blackthorns-botanical-brews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=16760","title":{"rendered":"Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve learned one thing by now, it\u2019s that Becky likey excuses to eat and drink. Fortunately for me, 2020 has delivered ample excuses and we\u2019ll be talking about the latest one today, \u201cBlackthorn\u2019s Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations\u201d by Amy Blackthorn.<\/p>\n

You may remember that not too long ago I reviewed \u201cWitchcraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic & Ritual\u201d by Julia Halina Hadas.<\/a> It would be silly to not acknowledge there are many similarities between that book and \u201cBlackthorn\u2019s Botanical Brews\u201d. Both provide ample information to make you a competent home bartender, and both provide enough witchy info to effectively add magic to your drinks. <\/p>\n

$\"\"$ Where the two books diverge in a big way is what drinks are offered. Where \u201cWitchcraft Cocktails\u201d is strictly cocktails, \u201cBlackthorn\u2019s Botanical Brews\u201d focuses on almost anything you can drink. Obviously, there is booze involved with many of the recipes, but Blackthorn goes out of her way to provide non-alcoholic options as well. You\u2019ll find cocktails, mocktails, teas, kombucha (which is low enough in alcoholic content that I consider it non-alcoholic), and more!<\/p>\n

Of course, when it comes to me, I opted to make a little booze-based magic! I tried my hand at the Bishop, a recipe that goes back to the 18th century and generates success and prosperity. It calls for red wine, which I happened to have a bottle kicking around in need of using up. Along with the wine is orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.<\/p>\n

$\"\"$ It is delicious! I\u2019ve made it many times since my first attempt. It is sweet and smooth. I highly recommend it!<\/p>\n

Amy Blackthorn\u2019s \u201cBlackthorn\u2019s Botanical Brews\u201d is wonderful addition to the expanding category for food and beverage-based magic. As far as I\u2019m concerned, it is a must own.<\/p>\n

You can learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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