Puncheons and Flagons: The Deck of Legendary Libations

Raise your goblet, toast to adventure, and enhance your campaign with 50 officially licensed recipe cards for Dungeons & Dragons-themed alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, from the award-winning author of Puncheons and Flagons.

This deck of 50 oversized recipe cards will show you how to craft delectable drinks, including singular cocktails, batch cocktails, and mocktails, all of which span a variety of base ingredients. Featuring 45 tried-and-true libations from the fan-favorite book Puncheons and Flagons, this deck also includes five-brand new recipes with exclusive photography:

• Newfangled: A new spin on an old-fashioned crafted by an innovative artificer
• Sunmelontina: A slush fit for fey monarchs
• Rune Tea: An earthy bourbon cocktail from the dark dungeons of Undermountain
• Baldur's Grapes: A sweet wine that's popular at Baldurian festivals
• Spicy Karlach: A non-alcoholic grenadine soda with a touch of heat; inspired by a certain tiefling barbarian

The in-universe cards feature a photograph on the front and the recipe on the back. Take the cards with you to the store, use them as a shopping list, and reference the photograph as you mix drinks for your party. You can also leave a few cards on your countertop and let guests make their own drinks. Ideal for anyone seeking a convenient, accessible way to add new flavor to their game, The Deck of Many Libations is the perfect way to quench your thirst for adventure.

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