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.

Spooky Spirits

I am as excited as anyone for the spooky season. So in the spirit of whimsical holidays, I made a ghostly drink with the sweetness of coconut and chocolate. This recipe is perfect for themed parties, or just having a fun night at home with close friends. This recipe was adapted from Pineapple & Coconut.

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Liquid Ghost

Ingredients:

• 4oz Coconut Rum

• 3oz Creme de Cacao (clear)

• 3oz Heavy Cream

• 2tsp Vanilla Simple Syrup

Tools:

• Shaker

• Ice

• Jigger, for measurement

Pour ingredients into the shaker with ice. Secure lid of shaker and shake well until ingredients are well mixed pour into glass of choice and enjoy.

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Next week, awaken your inner nerd because Ditzy Drinks will be hosting a DnD themed spread of shooters with Under the Dungeon!

Painted Sky

As a night owl (and anti-morning person) I rarely get to enjoy a nice sunrise, so here's my solution: a Tequila Sunrise! Made correctly, this juice cocktail is a great way to get those pretty sunrise pictures without a real sky (this is a joke). I didn’t make much of a mess this time but do remember that Ditzy Drinks encourages messes as we all learn together. If you wanna share your own sunrise creations send them through the contact page, and subscribe for more updates and content from Ditzy Drinks.

Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Tequila

• 1 oz Grenadine

• about 4 oz of orange juice

Tools:

• a jigger (for measurement)

• a tall glass

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Pour tequila and orange juice into your glass. Slowly pour grenadine in the center of the glass and it should sink to the bottom, creating an ombre effect.

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Next week Ditzy Drinks will make a couple Autumn/Fall inspired drinks.