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The Firebreather
(this is going off the assumption that Ancient Dagoth Brandy has a rich, spicy, and complex smoky flavor, aged in oak casks for thousands of years)

For the discerning Tamrielic (or adventurous Akaviri) cocktail aficionado, the Firebreather combines Ancient Dagoth Brandy, Trama Root, and Flame Stalks with a refreshing dash of Juniper Berry and Bergamot. The cocktail requires a bit of preparation, but is sure to delight guests at any event.

The Recipe
Start by taking one portion of Trama Root, and two Fire Stalks, and soak them in Sujamma. Because of Sujamma's neutral flavor, the liquor will act as a solvent for the pungent tastes of the Fire Stalks and Trama. Let these ingredients macerate for several hours, or longer depending on one's flavor preference.

Once the maceration is complete, take the Sujamma-herb infusion and add it to a glass of Ancient Dagoth Brandy, at a ratio of 2 parts brandy to 1 parts infusion.
Mix, and add a splash of bergamot oil and a few juniper berries.
note: do not eat the juniper berries. what are you, stupid or something? I said no. STOP IT.

The Result
The Dagoth Brandy on its own lends a smoky, mellow spice flavor, but with the added Trama and Fire Stalk, the drink becomes especially... heated. Fire Stalk is sought after for its spice, and the bitterness of Trama Root builds the spicy flavor to have even more of a fiery bite. They don't call it the Firebreather for nothing. This drink will sting your tongue like a scorpion.

The resulting drink, with all ingredients together, is a spicy, exotic drink that brings images of the ash-wastes of Vvardenfell. Smoky and rich, fiery and powerful, the bergamot and juniper berries balance the drink with a softer, more delicate woodsy side, adding to the drink's natural "alpine-forest-during-a-wildfire" palate. Truly the cocktail of champions.

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Real World Equivalent
Right, so you can do this one of three ways: make it with brandy, make it with bourbon, or make it with Fireball whiskey if you want that authentic, fiery bite (Fireball is vile, putrid swill though, so pick your poison carefully). Whichever you choose, follow the instructions above, replacing the following with their real-world equivalents:

Trama & Fire Stalks = Bitters, preferably Seven Stills or Angostura. Just add them straight to the brandy/bourbon/whiskey, no need for the extra steps with maceration.

Juniper Berries = If you don't have a juniper tree nearby (juniper berries are poisonous, please god do not eat them), a small touch of gin will do the trick.

Bergamot Oil = Actual bergamot oil. Not sure where you can find this stuff, but I know it exists. Perfectly safe, and found in Earl Grey tea.

The Kynesgrove Kiss is a drink that caresses your senses like a sweet spring breeze over the hills of Eastmarch. Made by generations of innkeepers in at the Braidwood Inn, it blends local ingredients into a deliciously floral invigorating drink. Sweet but not heavy, its taste is as beautiful as its amber color. For your enjoyment, I have created both a Skyrim mod that allows players to create the drink in-game, and a real-world recipe so you can create this drink in the kitchen. It's actually really tasty, so I recommend giving it a shot!

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Click here to download the Skyrim mod from the Nexus.

The in-game recipe is:
Jazbay grapes
Honey
Snowberries
Lavender

Pierce the skins of the jazbay grapes and snowberries with a small sharp knife, which allows the juice to seep out. Refrain from chopping the berries, as this will cause too much bitter flavor to ruin the drink. Stir in the honey. Make an infusion of lavender in fresh spring water, then add this infusion to the mix. Keep in a clay crock for one week, then strain out the pulp through two layers of cheesecloth. Age in an oak cask for at least one year.



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I also created a real-world version of this drink, substituting red currant jelly for the snowberries and sweet Riesling wine for the jazbay grapes, since Riesling grapes also grow well in cooler climates.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
1 tablespoon honey
fresh blossoms from one stalk of French lavender, or 1 teaspoon dried lavender
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sweet Riesling wine, chilled

Directions
In a small non-stick pot, bring the jelly, honey, lavender and water to a simmer and then turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to fully cool into a thick syrup for at least one hour. Stir in the Riesling wine, making sure the syrup is completely dissolved in the wine. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and serve.

The given amounts are enough for 1 serving.

Please excuse the low quality cell phone photos!

Recipe:
Fill 1/4 of the glass with Flin, and 3/4 with Sujamma. Add a tablespoon of Ancient Dagoth Brandy (Mazte or Vintage Brandy can be used as a substitute). Top it with a small amount of chopped Trama Root, Canis Root, and Scathecraw. (The sujamma and brandy were not in the original one Sonummu Zabamat made, but added later by Galos)

Effects:
Drain strength, agility, speed; Fortify willpower, endurance

Origin:
16th of Sun's Dusk, 3E 419. Galos Andrethi, of House Telvanni, set out from Tel Vos and headed to the camp of the Zainab Ashlander tribe, hoping to negotiate a trading arrangement. Knowing of the dangers unique to the Grazelands, such as the Golden Saints and Winged Twilights that make the region their home, the trader had armed himself with an ebony longsword, and felt he was prepared for anything. He was not prepared, however, for a derranged guar. Hours went by as he traversed the landscape, not once needing to fight off a Daedra. It was not until midnight, with both Masser and Secunda obscured by clouds, that the Guar made its move. By the light of his torch, Galos could only see three meters ahead, and he was no longer as alert as he was when he embarked. The beast stalked the Telvanni quietly, silently, in fact, as it had been punished by its former owner, who, in his cruelty, equipped the beast with a harness enchanted to constantly silence any noise the guar made. Slowly, and with carefully planned movements, the guar inched closer to Galos, and finally, struck. Blackness. To clattering windchimes and a pounding migraine, Galos awoke. Tending to him was Sonummu Zabamat, Wise Woman of the Zainab. She handed him a cup filled with a dark liquid, with flakes of trama, canis, and scathecraw floating at the top, and said simply "Drink this". He sniffed the beverage, and it smelled like something one would expect the three to drink to celebrate Sotha Sil's birthday. As he sipped the delicacy, he felt a sense of calm wash over him. His muscles relaxed, and his headache dissipated. Galos looked up to his caretaker, and, in awe at her creation, said "Thank you". In the morning, Galos departed, but first asked Sonummu for the recipe, promising to bring them potions of cure disease later. She accepted his offer, and Galos returned to Tel Vos, proud to have secured a trade deal.