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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