Sometimes, you just need to keep your cool despite all the stress and annoyances in life. This potion can help you do just that.

You’ll need:

• Saucepan
• Open flame (see notes)
• 1 pint Purified water
• 3 parts Ginger
• 1 part Rosewater or Pink roses
• Pinch Allspice
• Pinch Betony
• Pinch Valerian
• Pinch Sage

Over an open flame, simmer all the ingredients together. Don’t allow to boil. Set aside and let cool to drinking temperature. You can serve over ice.

Consumption tips:

Taste-wise, this isn’t all that great. You may want to play around with the recipe a bit until you find something tasty.

Notes:

• Ginger ale, candied ginger, or ginger beer can be exchanged for ginger
• Candied rose petals are a good alternative
• Valerian and sage can be omitted if desired. Betony is essential.
• You can make this in two parts, a tisane with allspice, betony, valerian, and sage followed by a rosewater and ginger shot. Or, you can drink the tisane and eat candied rose petals and candied ginger.
• Open flame is necessary for this specific potion. Stove top flame is perfect for this but you could heat this up over a candle or campfire stove.
• Remember fire safety!

Happy casting!

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