Post by ladym on Feb 26, 2012 21:12:11 GMT -5
This recipe comes from a very good friend of mine, Lady CG from Smoke and Mirrors . . . even though I am a psi, I have interacted extensively with sangs and offer this as a way to help with cravings... please realize that this may or may not work for you, so it is important to continue to try suggestions for substitutes until you find something that does.
As a medium length storage method, Blood Wine works fairly well. While its an acquired taste and not something you'll want to use if you don't need to, it works pretty well, and most vampyres admit it "takes the edge off: of even the worst blood cravings.
The recipe given here is tried, true and time honored. Its been posted on MANY message boards, websites, and handed down from mentor to vamp for a long long time. It keeps best if kept VERY cold.
Please follow the directions carefully and be sure to shake the bottle before you use it. You will also need to learn to watch for curdling. If the blood in the wine curdles, throw it out. You won't be able to stand the taste anyway, once it separates. I find a wine glass is usually enough to do away with a strong craving... but there is no harm in drinking more than a glass or two a day, other than the usual effects of any alcoholic beverage.
NOTE: Remember that drinking age differs from place to place. Please check your local laws to determine legal drinking age in your area.
My recipe for Bloodwine is as follows:
One bottle of wine, preferably a red wine such as a strong sweet Merlot (chilled)
Blood (a cup or two depending on the size of the wine bottle, also chilled)
Pour out 1/3 the bottle of wine (share with a friend)
put blood = amount of wine you poured out, into a bowl...
Add a small amount of wine, from the bottle, to the blood and stir carefully
Add more wine.. continue stirring (to prevent curdling)
Add blood/wine combination to wine in bottle, pouring carefully so as not to spill... a funnel is a wonderful asset.
Shake WELL I (to prevent curdling)
Re-cork or seal with wax.
Store under refrigeration.
Shake Gently before using.