Fights & Flights

Awaken your inner nerd and get ready for some stat boosts. This week I sat down with Laura, the writer of Under the Dungeon, a blog to help beginners explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Together we tasted various "potions" and discussed the effect of each and how it's used during a game or session. If you wish to know more about Under the Dungeon, or DnD in general, check out the Under the Dungeon blog or social media. (Under the Dungeon Facebook, Under the Dungeon Twitter)

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Potion of Vitality (green gummy bear shots)

The Potion of Vitality removes exhaustion and any status effects or curses, and for 24 hours the user regains maximum hit points for any hit dice they use.

Ingredients:

• 1oz Vodka

• 1oz Melon Liqueur

• Splash of Lemon Lime Soda

Tools:

• Shaker

• Jigger, for measurement

• Ice

• Shot Glass

Combine ice, vodka, and melon liqueur in shaker. Shake until mixed well. Pour mixture into shot glass and top with lemon lime soda. Replenish your energy and enjoy.

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Potion of Mind Reading (witches brew)

After drinking this potion, the user is granted the effects of Detect Thoughts, a mind reading spell, regardless of magical aptitude.

Ingredients:

• 1oz Vodka

• 1oz Lime Juice

• .5oz Raspberry Liqueur

• Purple Food Coloring (optional)

Tools:

• Shaker

• Jigger, for measurement

• Shot Glass

• Ice

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until mixed well. Pour into shot glass. Enjoy and read minds responsibly.

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Potion of Heroism (blue kamikaze)

For one hour after drinking the Potion of Heroism, the user gains 10 hit points. The user also gains the effect of the Bless spell for this time.

Ingredients:

• 1oz Vodka

• 1oz Blue Curacao

• 1oz Lime Juice

Tools:

• Shaker

• Ice

• Jigger, for measurement

• Shot Glass

Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until mixed well. Pour into shot glass and enjoy saving the day.

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Potion of Healing (shirley temple with vodka)

Depending on the level of the potion (lesser, standard, greater, etc), the user of this potion will be able to regain hit points equivalent to rolling the appropriate amount of four sided die.

Ingredients:

• 1oz Vodka

• Lemon Lime Soda

• Grenadine

Tools:

• Jigger, for measurement

• Shot Glass

Pour vodka into shot glass, and top with lemon lime soda. Add a splash of grenadine. Enjoy, rest, and revitalize.

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If this week wasn't your flavor of nerd, don't run away. Next week Ditzy Drinks will be making non-alcoholic drinks based off of video games.