Today's episode calls for an alcohol-free Aperol spritz! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about witchcraft, Emma Hamm's latest release "The Heartless One," and general shenanigans.

Affirmation:

I stand in my power, honoring the strength of my ancestors while healing generational wounds and reshaping the future.

Emma Hamm:

Website: emmahamm.com

Instagram: instagram.com/emmahammauthor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmahammauthor

Aperol Spritz (Energy: Joy, luck, and community energy)

Mocktail Ingredients:

• 3 oz Lyres Italian Spritz
• 3 oz. orange Seltzer
• Ice

Garnish: Orange slice

Directions:

Add ice to a wine glass. Add Lyres, top with seltzer, garnish with orange.

COCKTAIL Ingredients:

• 3 oz prosecco
• 2 oz Aperol
• 1 oz soda water
• Ice

Garnish: Orange slice

Directions:

Add ice to a wine glass. Add (in order) prosecco, Aperol, and top with soda water. Add orange slice for garnish

Vermouth Spritz

• 2 oz Italian Sweet Vermouth
• 4 oz Tonic Water (this provides both flavor and bitterness)
• Splash of orange liqueur (ups orange flavor)
• Dash orange bitters
• 1 oz simple syrup (optional for those who prefer sweeter drinks)
• Ice

Garnish: Orange slice

Add ice to a wine glass. Add vermouth, tonic, orange liqueur, bitters, simple syrup (if using) and garnish with orange slice.

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In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how to sweeten your spells with syrups and sauces - as well as how to make your own!

Mix yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various fruits, herbs, or spices used to add sweetness, texture, and complex flavor profiles to drinks!

Remember to choose your syrups with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink.

You’re mixing magic.

Resources:

Witchcraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas

Moon, Magic, Mixology and Witchcraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas

https://juliahalinahadas.com/

Grenadine (Energy: manifest wishes, enhance divination, and provide protection)

• 1 part unsweetened pomegranate juice (fresh or store bought)
• 1 part granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice or orange blossom water*

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat slowly over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Heat until sugar dissolves and the liquid just starts to bubble. DO NOT BOIL. Remove pan from heat and let cool. Grenadine will last about a month in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator.

Bergamot-Ginger Syrup (Energy: money, clarity, success)

• 1 bag of Earl Grey (or 1 tsp broken loose leaf)*
• 1 TB chopped fresh ginger
• 4 oz hot water
• ½ cup granulated sugar

Put ginger and tea bag in a jar. Hold the jar and focus your intent on the manifesting energy…money, success, clarity, good luck. Now pour in the hot water and let steep 5 minutes. Pour in sugar and mix until dissolved. Refrigerate covered at least 24 hours, then strain. The syrup will keep for about 2 weeks in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

Sour Mix (Energy: cleansing, protection, joy, renewal)

• 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• (8 oz) water
• (8 oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• (4 oz) freshly squeezed lime juice

Bring the sugar and water to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain freshly squeezed juices into a resealable bottle. Pour in the cooled simple syrup. Shake. The syrup will keep for about 2 weeks in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

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Today's episode calls for an electric lemonade! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about Aries season, Jennifer L. Hart's upcoming release "Queen of the Midlife Mystics," manifestation, cocktails, and general shenanigans.

Affirmation:

I am fearless in pursuit of what brings me joy and sets my soul on fire.

Resources:

Shea's Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sheamacleod/lady-rample-steps-out-special-edition-cozy-mystery-hardback

The Rooted Woman Oracle Deck by Sharon Blackie: https://sharonblackie.net/rooted-woman-oracle/

The Trope Thesaurus by Jennifer Hilt: https://www.amazon.com/Trope-Thesaurus/dp/B0BFYR9L4Z/

https://www.instagram.com/namastemagical

Jennifer Hart:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.jennifer.l.hart/

Queen of the midlife mystic - out on March 27

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/jenniferlhart

Substack: https://authorjenniferlhart.substack.com/

Shop: https://jennifer-l-hart-shop.fourthwall.com/

Website: https://www.authorjenniferlhart.com/

Electric Lemonade (Energy: Cleansing and releasing negative emotions, lifting spirit, attracting luck and connection, joy and creativity)

Ingredients:

• 40 mL (1 1/4 oz.) Vodka
• 15 mL (1/2 oz.) Blue Curacao
• 60 mL (2 oz.) sour mix*
• 7-up or other lemon-lime soda

Garnish: Lemon slice

Directions:

Add sour mix, vodka, and curacao to a tall glass and stir. Fill with ice and top off with soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

*Homemade Sour Mix:

Mix ½ cup sugar and ½ cup hot water together until sugar dissolves. Let cool then add ½ lemon juice and ¼ cup of lime juice (adjust for tartness by adding or reducing the lemon) and stir.

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