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Lughnasadh & Lammas Drink Recipes

Celebrate the first harvest with these Lammas drink recipes. With libations packed with harvest ingredients to celebrate this occasion, these Lughnasadh recipes are sure to fuel your Lammas ideas and rituals with abundance, gratitude, and blessings.

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Lughnasadh Beer Cocktail

Lavish your tongue this Lammas and Lughnasadh with this beer cocktail. What better way to celebrate the grain harvest, than with wheat beer, bourbon, and brandy concoction to sip in the abundance, power, and cleansing energies of this time

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Imbolc Drink Recipes

For those in the Southern Hemisphere, Imbolc is almost upon us! Imbibe the cleansing, renewing energy of the occasion with these Imbolc drink recipes. From lemon centric herbal concoctions, to warming, insightful beverages, these Imbolc recipes are sure to welcome the return of the light.

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7 Leo Drink Recipes for the Leo New Moon & Sun

Call down the Leo New Moon and Sun with these Leo Recipes for luscious drinks! Bath in the lavish Leo lunar light and spark your creativity, confidence, and excitement with these Leo recipes.

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Blackberry Rose Coffee Cocktail & Homemade Iced Coffee – A Bewitching Spring Brew

Sip up some sensuality with this sweet, luscious, and energizing dessert coffee cocktail and homemade iced coffee recipe (nonalcoholic). With floral flavors like rose, spices such as vanilla and cardamom, and sensuous blackberry, this Blackberry-Rose Coffee drink) duo is sure to excite the mind and entice the body.

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A Bewitching Spring Brew

With Spring here, and Summer right around the corner, it is time to awaken our minds and our hearts. Made with a magically-crafted coffee and sensual, love-inspiring ingredients, this sweet dessert coffee martini and homemade non-alcoholic iced coffee drink, will bring love to your heart, and your mind.

Read on to learn more about this coffee, how you can get some, and then head down to the cocktail below!

Making a Magical Cup of Coffee

From your morning cup o’ Joe, to caramel macchiatos, even coffee ice cream and martinis, coffee has enchanted the world with its flavors and benefits. But what about a magically crafted coffee brew?

Dawn Aurora of Cucina Aurora has upped the game with her new line of coffee – fittingly called Witch’s Brew (a name your gal at WitchCraft Cocktails can get behind) – that’s made with seasonal, corresponding ingredients, so that you can effortlessly add an extra bit of magic to your morning brew. I recently had a chance to try her Spring Brew with the enticing aromas of lavender and blueberry, – and I will just say – I am in L.O.V.E. 

(Take a look at these delicious, magically aligned olive oils and this Witchy Woman Apron she offers, too!)

I learned about this new offering on her lovely podcast, the Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery – Conversational Witchcraft Podcast, and just had to try it out! I had such a blast on her show, too. Go ahead and give it a listen (put it on in the background while you make and enjoy your drink) and check out her other episodes while you are there!

Inspired by these peaceful and enchanting aromas, I just HAD to make a cocktail with this delicious coffee! Be sure to grab your Spring Brew (while you still can), and let’s jump on in to the drink ingredients, or skip ahead to the coffee cocktail or iced coffee recipe.

Jump to RecipeIngredients and Tools

When it comes to the flavor of this sweet coffee concoction, the balance and magic of each ingredient plays an important role. Read on to uncover the various ingredients, what each of them adds flavor-wise and energetically, and what tools you might need to make this magical coffee drink, or skip to the recipe below. 

Fresh Blackberry

Just in time for its harvest from May until September, this luscious berry makes a subtle appearance in the base of this enticing, sweet coffee concoction. Associated in magical practices with the planet Venus, this bountiful berry enhances the sensual, lusty, and healing energies of this drink. And for those looking for a Beltane or Summer Solstice beverage, the blackberry in this concoction is perfect for connecting with fairy energy!

Looking for some other drinks to celebrate the blackberry harvest? Check out this Leo Le’Moon & Berry Gimlet and Scorpio Moon Smash.

Ground Cardamom

Adding a hint of warmth and spice to this magical mixture, ground cardamom is also associated with the planet Venus, and furthers the sensual, loving energies of this concoction. Ground cardamom from your local grocery store should work fine here!

Rose-Vanilla Simple Syrup

What better way to compliment the floral coffee, than with enticing rose and soothing vanilla? Both ruled by Venus, these two enhance the loving, peaceful vibes in this coffee concoction. Don’t let the title dissuade you – rose-vanilla simple syrup is easy to make! Just pour 1/2 cup hot water over 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (you can find rose tea at the grocery store, if need be!) and 1-inch slice of vanilla bean. Let steep for 5 minutes, then add in 1/2 cup of sugar. If you are trying the alcoholic rendition of this drink, you can also substitute 1/2 ounce of the syrup in the cocktail for 1/2 ounce rose liqueur.

Coffee

You can’t have a coffee concoction without, well, coffee! The inspiration for this very drink, is of course, none other than Cucina Aurora’s Spring Coffee Brew, which adds a little subtle, extra touch of lavender and blueberry magic to our beverage. Ruled by Mars, coffee imparts active energy to both our minds and bodies, and has even been used in some witchcraft practices for divination. Beyond being the most essential ingredient to this cocktail, it helps add that fiery flare of awakening and inspiration to our coffee concoction.

Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

An essential for the nonalcoholic iced coffee version (and optional for the alcoholic rendition), Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk helps balance the floral rose flavors, with the boldness of the coffee. It also furthers the vanilla and almond energies mentioned elsewhere in this post!

Amaretto (Cocktail) or Almond Extract (Non-Alcoholic)

Complimenting that traditional coffee aroma and bringing energy of prosperity, wisdom, and romance, adding just a tad of almond flavoring imparts a woodsy and nutty aroma to our concoction. If making the nonalcoholic version, you will be using almond extract, whereas cocktailers will enjoy the addition of amaretto to this coffee martini. While it is traditionally thought of as an almond liqueur, this is not always the case – this sweet, lightly nutty Italian liqueur is sometimes made with apricot pits, or a combination of both. Nonetheless, apricot is associated with Venus and love and peace, so its energy is a great compliment to this drink anyway!

Vodka (For the alcoholic version)

And for the final ingredient in this coffee martini, you will need just a bit of vodka! When it comes to vodka, using a clean and crisp spirit is usually best, that way it doesn’t interfere with the flavor balance. However, always do what is best for your budget!

Tools

What kind of tools might you need to enjoy this sweet, luscious coffee concoction? If you are making the nonalcoholic version, you’re in luck! All you will need (besides something to make coffee), is a measuring device (such as a jigger or even converting ounces to cups table/teaspoons), something to muddle the blackberries (such as a wooden spoon, or a muddler like this), and your cup! For the alcoholic rendition, you will additionally need something with which to shake your drink (like a Boston shaker), and a hawthorn and/or a mesh strainer.

And that’s it! Once you have everything you need, it’s time to dive in and make this drink.

Blackberry-Rose Coffee Martini

Energetic Inspiration: Love, Sensuality, Energy, Abundance, Wisdom

Sip up some Spring and Summer sensuality with this sweet, luscious, and energizing dessert coffee cocktail.  With floral flavors like rose, spices such as vanilla and cardamom, and sensuous blackberry, this Blackberry-Rose Coffee Martini is sure to excite the mind and entice the body. Enjoy as a luscious dessert after a nice spring or summer meal, share with friends to sweeten the mood, or enjoy while engaging in some Venus sensuality (or abundance) magic!

PrintBlackberry-Rose Coffee MartiniSip up some sensuality with this sweet, luscious, and energizing dessert coffee cocktail. With floral flavors like rose, spices such as vanilla and cardamom, and sensuous blackberry, this Blackberry-Rose Coffee Martini is sure to excite the mind and entice the body.Ingredients2-4  Blackberries (depending on size)1/8 teaspoon Ground Cardamom 3/4-1 ounce Rose-Vanilla Simple Syrup* Add to taste; (See instructions in notes)1.5 ounces Chilled Coffee, Medium Roast (preferably Cucina Aurora’s Spring Brew)1/2 ounce Amaretto1 ounce Vodka1/2-1 ounce Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (optional, add to taste)InstructionsIn a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, cardamom, and rose-vanilla syrup.Muddle blackberries, mixing in their flavor with the spice and syrup.Add in coffee, cream (if desired), amaretto, vodka, and ice.Shake firmly, so that it produces a foam, and strain in coupe or stemmed glass.Garnish with blackberry, and enjoy!Notes*Don’t let the title dissuade you – rose-vanilla simple syrup is easy to make! Just pour 1/2 cup hot water over 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (you can find rose tea at the grocery store, if need be!) and 1-inch slice of vanilla bean. Let steep for 5 minutes, then add in 1/2 cup of sugar. You can also substitute the syrup  1/2 ounce rose liqueur + 1/4 ounce simple or vanilla syrup.Cucina Sweet Rose Iced Coffee

Energetic Inspiration: Love, Sensuality, Energy, Abundance, Wisdom

What better way to energize your spirit and mind in the Spring and Summertime, than with a refreshing iced coffee? Sweeten your disposition, and invite in a loving mood with this sweet, dessert coffee drink. With cardamom, rose, and blackberry, this coffee concoction is sure to raise your spirit! Whether looking to indulge your sweet tooth, or invoke some excitement, this homemade iced coffee drink is sure to keep you cool and happy on those hot summer days. 

PrintCucina Sweet Rose Iced CoffeeSweeten your disposition, and invite in a loving mood with this sweet, dessert coffee drink. With cardamom, rose, and blackberry, this coffee concoction is sure to raise your spirit!Ingredients3-4 Blackberries1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom1-2 ounce Rose-Vanilla Simple Syrup** (depending on your sweetness preference)1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract4.5 ounces Chilled Coffee (Preferably Cucina Aurora’s Spring Brew)1 ounce Unsweetened Vanilla Almond MilkInstructionsPlace blackberries, cardamom, syrup, and almond extract in desired drinking cup.Muddle berries, then pour in chilled coffee and add ice. Top with milk and garnish with a blackberry.Notes*depending on what type of glass you are using and how much you wish to drink, you may wish to make a smaller portion. This is about 1 x 7.5 ounce drink **Rose-Vanilla Simple Syrup – Don’t let the title dissuade you – rose-vanilla simple syrup is easy to make! Just pour 1/2 cup hot water over 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (you can find rose tea at the grocery store, if need be!) and 1-inch slice of vanilla bean. Let steep for 5 minutes, then add in 1/2 cup of sugar. 

Interested in some more blackberry-rose recipes? Just in time for Cancer Season, check out this Blackberry-Rose Cancer New Moon Margarita!

Sources

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Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Llewellyn Publications, 1985.

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Mokosh Cocktail – a Cucumber and Dill Vodka Drink Recipe for the Slavic Goddess of Moisture

Sip in the energies of youth, peace, abundance, and Spring sensuality, with this Slavic kitchen witch drink recipe for the Slavic goddess of moisture. Using traditional Slavic ingredients like cucumber, dill, this vodka cocktail is sure to moisten your palate in honor of the goddess Mokosh!

Cocktail Recipe for Mokosh – the Slavic Goddess of Moisture

Energetic Alignment: Youth, Fertility, Peace, Love, Sensuality

Sip in the energies of youth, fertility, and peace this Spring with this Mokosh Slavic-inspired cocktail. Featuring ingredients popular in Slavic cooking, such as such as cucumber, dill, poppy, honey, and apple, this a cocktail packed with moisture-associated energies, to celebrate the fertility and abundance of the Slavic spring, in honor of this goddess of Moisture. Vodka, a Polish favorite, makes the main alcohol of this concoction, while traditional apple flavors come through with the addition of apple brandy for fertility, wisdom, and magic. Enjoy as is for an herbal, garden cocktail, or top with optional red wine for more abundance, fertility, and to celebrate the renewal of life.

PrintMokosh CocktailA cucumber, dill, poppy seed, and apple vodka cocktail inspired by the goddess Mokosh, the Slavic Goddess of Moisture. Using traditional Slavic ingredients, that are also astrologically associated with the element of water, this refreshing, rejuvenating herbal cocktail is the perfect way for the Slavic kitchen witch to moisten her palate with energies of youth, abundance, and peace!Ingredients2 slices cucumber1 pinch fresh dill1 ounce poppy seed honey syrup* see details in instructions1 ounce fresh lemon juice1/2 ounce apple brandy1.5 ounce vodka1/4 ounce red wine (optional)InstructionsTo make poppy seed honey, pour 1/2 cup of hot water over 1/2 tablespoon of poppy seeds. Let steep, then stir in 1/2 cup honey until mixed. Let infused for an extra 24 hours if desired, then strain, or use once cooled.Place cucumber, dill, and poppy seed honey in cocktail shaker. Muddle the cucumber and dill into the syrup, so that they express their flavors better in the drink.Add in lemon, apply brandy, vodka and ice. Shake wellDouble strain into coupe glass, and if desired, float a small amount of red wine. Garnish with cucumber and dill for peaceful aromas to greet the nose upon sipping. 

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Mercury Retrograde Drinks

Sip away the Mercury Retrograde Blues with these Mercury Retrograde drinks! With these 5 drink recipes and 1 cocktail syrup, you can survive mercury retrograde in a tasty fashion!

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Mercury Retrograde Drink Recipes

Add some relaxation to your mercury retrograde and sip away the stress, with these cocktail and mocktail mercury retrograde drinks!

Technology issues, communication mishaps, traffic jams, and the past coming up to meet you – who wouldn’t want a drink during Mercury retrograde? Don’t worry – I have you covered with cocktail and mocktail drink recipes for mercury retrograde, to help you sip away the blues. From a relaxing, warming sage and rosemary gin hot toddy to cleanse the mind and body, to a blue curaçao concoction for clear communication at the throat chakra, and even a maple old fashioned, fig sour and more – I have just the mercury retrograde drinks to get you through in a tasty fashion!

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What is Mercury Retrograde, and How to Survive it

A time when the planet of communication (Mercury) appears to be moving backwards in the sky due to Earth’s position in our solar system, Mercury retrograde is a notorious time for communication mishaps, technology issues, and travel delays in astrology. However, by tuning into its symbolism and meaning, it can also be a potent time of reflection and growth. Let’s dive into a bit about what the upcoming Mercury retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn could mean, how to utilize and survive it – or skip ahead to the Mercury drink recipes!

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius and in Capricorn

From January 14 and all the way until February 3, Mercury retrograde will begin in the sign of Aquarius and back track all the way to Capricorn. Mercury traveling backwards through Aquarius (a sign associated with creative innovation, boundless ideas, and technology) gives us the opportunity to grow and rework the way we think – to expand our intelligence and understanding of things, to review outdated ideas, and even the way we label and perceive ourselves and the social groups we operate within. This will allow room for more, innovative ideas to flow through – although, Mercury retrograde is a notorious time to not pursue new ideas! So, allow yourself to marinate in any revelations until Mercury goes direct again. (For those looking to specifically connect to the Mercury in Aquarius energy, the Fig & Maple Sour, Cherry Aquarius Moon Mix, & Champagne Julep cocktails could be good fit for you! See more suggestions down below).

After Mercury in Aquarius invites us to change our perspectives and our ideas of ourselves, mercury going retrograde in Capricorn will move us from our heads to our feet, providing the these revelations apply in the mundane. A sign of tradition, structure, motivation, and abundance, Capricorn (in general) is great for matters of career and goals. Mercury retrograde in this sign provides the perfect opportunity re-analyze career paths, projects, or even revisit abandoned goals (new years resolutions, anyone?). While again, mercury retrograde is not the best time to initiate new things, use the time to reflect on restructuring instead. (For those looking to connect to the Mercury in Capricorn energy, the Balsamic Moon Shrub and Stormy Dark Moon recipes from Moon, Magic, Mixology could be good for you! See more suggestions down below).

In Summary

Mercury traveling backwards through Aquarius and Capricorn from January 14 to February 3, offers us the opportunity to reflect on old, outdated beliefs, ideas, and dreams, and allow us to re-lay the groundwork for one’s career, abundance, overall perspective with those new insights! But don’t forget – communication and technology can go array at this time, travel mishaps are bound to happen – so be sure to take it slow, see the opportunity in each moment, and maybe cool down and relax with a mercury retrograde cocktail. 

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If interested in learning more about Mercury Retrograde and how it can affect you, I highly suggest The Mercury Retrograde Book by Yasmin Boland & Kim Farnell. Mercury Retrograde happens about 3 times a year. Learn how to utilize each one for your own growth with this book!

Mercury Retrograde Drinks

What better way to calm down from the Mercury Retrograde energies, than slowing down and sipping a relaxing drink? From my Calming Communication Syrup to add to your iced teas, mocktails, and cocktails for soothed mind, to a blue throat-aligned Communication Breakdown concoction, there’s a mercury retrograde beverage that is right for you!

Calming Communication Syrup Syrup Recipe

With herbs aligned to the plant Mercury and designed for enhancing communication, this peppermint, chamomile, and sage herbal drink syrup is perfect to use in any refreshing beverage during mercury retrograde. Make once, and have this communication-aligned mercury retrograde drink syrup ready to use any cocktail or even iced tea!

Communication Break Down Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic

Sip away or (in!) the retrograde blues, with this blue curaçao and mint concoction, designed for both Mercury Retrograde and the throat energy center. With your choice of vodka or gin, elderflower, lemon, and Calming Communication Syrup, served over crush ice, this mercury retrograde cocktail is sure to soothe your mind, and clear your communication (depending on how much you drink).  

Maple-Gin Hot Toddy Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic

With sage, rosemary, and maple, this herbal maple tea is perfect for those in colder weather, or to be enjoyed chilled for those in warmer climates. To be enjoyed with or without (for an N/A version) gin, this Maple-Gin Hot Toddy recipe is perfect for cleansing, grounding and wisdom during mercury retrograde. 

Fig & Maple Sour Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic

With air element-associated sage, lavender, anise, and maple, this Fig & Maple Sour (available in alcoholic and non alcoholic forms) is great for supporting cleansing, inspiration, and insight during mercury retrograde. With its air associated ingredients, it will be particularly useful for that Mercury-in-Aquarius energy!

Maple-Hazelnut Old Fashioned

With grounding maple and bourbon, hazelnut and walnut for the mind, this delicious nutty old fashioned is a lot a great choice for the mind, protection, and grounding during mercury retrograde!

Aquarius Champagne Julep Recipe

For those looking for a more unique concoction to enjoy, this sage, rosemary, and anise champagne julep is a great choice to enjoy for tuning into those mercury in Aquarius independence, change, and freedom vibes.

Mercurial Grounding Elixir from WitchCraft CocktailsPhoto by Harper Point PhotographyMercurial Grounding ElixirAlcoholic or Non-Alcoholic

For those that have my book, WitchCraft Cocktails, this Mercurial Elixir is one of my top suggestions for mercury retrograde. With lavender, chamomile, and lemon, this Spitzer is refreshing and relaxing – and aligned to mercury just for this occasion!

Drinks from Moon, Magic, Mixology

For those that have my second book, Moon, Magic, Mixology, there are some great recipes for Mercury Retrograde as well! With vinegar for protection and rosemary for cleansing, The Balsamic Moon shrub is a great ingredient to use in many a drink, especially the Stormy Dark Moon – to tune into those Mercury in Capricorn energies! The Gemini Moon Mint Julep and Lunar State of Mind are other great options.

Stones, Minerals, and Crystals for Mercury Retrograde

Beyond these drink recipes, what are some other ways you can mediate the chaotic energy during mercury retrograde? Whether you are looking to promote clear communication and mind, protect your energy, for safe travel, or focus in on some potent healing & transformation during Mercury Retrograde, here are some of my favorite potent crystals to work with. There are 4 crystals I always go to when mercury retrograde comes around – I find this quad helps me make it through as peacefully and safely as possible!

Blue Lace Agate

Associated with the throat chakra, blue lace agate is a powerful communication stone. Tuning you into your higherself, this stone will help you not only keep calm and relaxed, but also communicate with mental clarity amidst the communicative chaos and emotions that may arise at this time.

Hematite

Hematite is a powerful grounder and protector. Its heavy weight connects you to the earth’s energy, and its gentle vibration balances and soothes. Hematite absorbs negative energy, so this will be great for protecting you against the emotional energy of others (perfect for mercury retrograde!).

Citrine

Citrine embodies the energy of positivity – and as such, this stone transmutes negative energy into positive. Also a wonderful stone for those going through transitions (and for empaths in general), citrine is a great stone ally to work for keeping you positive and prosperous through mercury retrograde, regardless of the roadblocks! And as a bonus, citrine can help connect you to your inner inspiration, for those looking to mercury retrograde as a time for revisiting ideas.

Amber

A fossilized botanical resin, amber can be great for connecting to ancient wisdom and uncovering deep-rooted energetic patterns (hello mercury retrograde healing!). It is also used for creativity, sensuality, empowerment, as well as protection! I’ve also found petrified wood to be a worthy option or replacement.

To layer on the energetic & magical frequencies, you can meditate with your given crystal, keep it on you as make and/or sip the drink, as well as attune the crystal to the drink by visualizing both the drink and crystal resonating together with your intention, as you hold the crystal against the outside of the glass. (Don’t put your crystal in any of the cocktail components unless you know for sure it is not toxic). 

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Drink Recipes for the Sagittarius New Moon Solar Eclipse

Celebrate the close of the season, and sip in the Sagittarius new moon solar eclipse energy with these 5 spirited drink recipes! Eclipses can create powerful energy 6 month cycles, so whether looking for a drink for the day, or a few to enjoy over the next few months – I have you covered! 

About the Sagittarius New Moon Solar Eclipse

Opening the way to the holiday season, the Sagittarius solar eclipse (December 4 at 2:43 am EST) is the final eclipse of the last year-and-a-half cycle of Sagittarius/Gemini eclipses. As what many refer to as a supercharged new moon, solar eclipses can open new doorways and life paths. Occurring with the moon and sun Sagittarius, it can mean a new way of seeing the world around you and what belief systems will drive you forward in the new year. Your perspective may change, you may develop a new dedication or path. Or, akin to the way the archer Sagittarius shoots for the stars, you may realign your dreams. The Sagittarius new moon provides insight for us to align with a new sense of truth and new vision of reality. Either way, the moon eclipsing the sun is a powerful image – our emotions and intuition aligning with and eclipsing the sun. While this can craft a sense of energetic haziness, rest assured that the fog will clear and a new way forward will emerge. 

With the alignment of the Winter solstice to follow in the Northern hemisphere, and the coming of the New Year, this eclipse can be a powerful time to reevaluate your beliefs, ideals, and dreams – to develop new aspirations and shed old ways of thinking that limit you from endless horizons. Sagittarius embraces spontaneity and boundlessness – so while you ponder what new direction you may want to go in life, don’t forget to do what makes you laugh and joyous!

With the forthcoming solstices and new year energy, this eclipse can really set the tone for some big alignment, to pick a new direction and belief system with which to aim your arrow and focus. So, sip away in the magic of this powerful astrological moment in Sagittarius fashion! From a spiced and refreshing honey lemonade, to a warming, energizing fig and maple sour, there is a drink recipe for you to embrace the magic of the moment!

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Before we dive into the cocktails from the blog further down below, my newest book Moon, Magic, Mixology has several beverages for this astrological event. For those that have my book, or are interested, read on to uncover which drink recipes from the book I recommend for the Sagittarius New moon solar eclipse.

Lunar Purification Potion

Cleanse away the old and the chaos of the eclipse, enhance your sense of clarity, and improve your mood in Sagittarius moon fashion with this Lunar Purification Potion! With mood-boosting grapefruit, cleansing rosemary and gin, rosewater, and champagne, this lunar libation is perfect for cleansing away any chaotic eclipse energy, while tuning into those Sagittarius moon vibes.

Lunar Luck Tea

Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius is known for opening doorways and blessing one with luck. Aligned to the Sagittarius moon with luck-inducing spices, this warming ginger, clove, and honey concoction is great for sipping in comfort, luck, and raising one’s vibration under the Sagittarius Moon. With a matching lemon pomander ball spell, this warm drink could be a great choice for those looking to set the holiday season vibes!

Solar Eclipse Sour

With a red wine float to capture the magical image of the moon eclipsing the sun, this blueberry, cinnamon, and orange sour cocktail recipe is designed for any solar eclipse! Crafted with protective and grounding ingredients to help inspire solidity at this time, while with other ingredients for spirituality and purification, this Solar Eclipse sour will help keep you grounded while still tuning into those powerful eclipse energies.

Sagittarius Moon Fizz

Sip in the cleansing aroma of sage and frothy egg white, and the optimism of cherry and sake, with this enchanting and delightful Sagittarius Moon Fizz. The perfect cocktail for sipping in a new sense of peace and optimism under the Sagittarius new moon, this drink recipe is spiked with a tad of ginger and lemon balm to also help energize your intentions with success.

Pumpkin Spice Lunar Latte

For those in the northern hemisphere looking to sip in the remnants of fall flavors, this Pumpkin Spice Lunar Latte is your go-to. With maple, milk, nutmeg, clove, and coffee, this enchanted lunar libation it great choice for calling down the abundant, door-opening and spiritually energizing energies of the Sagittarius new moon solar eclipse. 

Other Drinks from the book: Gemini Moon Mint Julep for insight, ideas, & clarity; Lunar Alchemy for deep transformation; Salty Moon Potion for purification and protection, Cold Moon Eggnog for new beginnings, Lion’s Moon Martini for creative perspective & energy; Star Slinger for spiritual duality and uplifting energy; Archer’s Moon Bahama Mama for adventure.

Cocktail Recipes for the Sagittarius New Moon Solar Eclipse

Now that we know what energy to expect for the solar eclipse, let’s dive into these 5 luscious drink recipes to call down and imbibe the power of the Sagittarius New moon.

Fig & Maple Sour

Sip in inspiration, spirituality, wisdom, and wishes with this sensual and crisp fig, sage, and maple drink recipe. With Jupiter-ruled fig, sage, anise, as well as nutmeg and maple, this fig and maple sour recipe (with alcohol and nonalcoholic renditions), is a perfect choice for tuning into the inspired, wise, and creative energies of this sagittarius new moon solar eclipse.

Maple Gin Hot Toddy

Sip in the remains of the summer harvest and the herbal, pine flavors of fall with this awakening, grounding, and introspective hot toddy. With sage, rosemary, lemon, and maple (and an optional addition of gin for a gin hot toddy), this magically delicious beverage is packed with intention for purifying away those eclipse chaotic energies, while inspiring some sagittarius moon introspection and mood boosting.

Juniper and Jupiter

Cleanse away the chaos and align to the spiritual energies of the Sagittarius New Moon and eclipse with this crisp, refreshing, and slightly spicy bees knees variation. With purifying rosemary, invigorating ginger, spices like nutmeg and clove along with honey to help heighten spiritual energies and invoke wisdom – this bees knees variation is the ideal for a crisp cocktail for cleansing and spiritual alignment under this solar eclipse. 

A mocktail (non-alcoholic version of a cocktail) attuned to the energies of the Sagittarius Eclipse Spiced Honey Lemonade

For those in more tropical climates, or dealing with warmer weather, this spiced honey lemonade is the perfect way to cool off and soothe your soul while still calling down the energy of the Sagittarius new moon and solar eclipse. With ingredients like clove, ginger, and nutmeg aligned to the optimism and energy of Sagittarius, healing allspice and wise rosemary and honey, this honey lemonade is just the treat to refresh and reset your soul, as you look up at the stars and reflect on the heavenly energy.

Lunar Lemonade

Carefully chosen with herbs associated with the Moon in Sagittarius, this rosemary, earl grey, and gin sparkling lemonade cocktail recipe will both tune you into the celestial energies, while countering their potentially negative energies. With a special rosemary, bergamot and saffron syrup you can add to any beverage this eclipse, this delicious concoctions was crafted to help induce clarity, to psychically attune to the celestial energies of the eclipse, while grounding and clearing away the negative affects.

Works Cited

Interested in learning more about the various moons and how to utilize them for your own personal and magical growth? Here are some of my favorite moon books I use to guide my own practice!

(And don’t forget about my upcoming book Moon, Magic, Mixology which covers the meanings of the various moons, and how to utilize those energies in cocktails and spells).

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Boland, Yasmin. Moonology: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycle s. Hay House, 2016. Morrison, Dorothy. Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living. Llewellyn Publications, 2004.

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10 Easy Ways to Make ANY Drink Halloween Ready

Looking for simple yet delightful ways to add a touch of spookiness for an easy halloween drink? Forget the complicated recipes – uncover 10 easy ways you can add a touch of magic to any drink or cocktail to make it halloween ready! As simple as adding one ingredient or feature to your favorite drink, read on to get your creative juices flowing for your halloween cocktail party.

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1. Turn a Halloween Drink Red with Cranberry or Pomegranate Juice

Having a vampire-themed halloween party? Add just 1/2 ounce of seasonal flavors like cranberry, blood orange, or pomegranate juice to any drink – even as a topper to a classic margarita or vodka lemonade – and you will have a bloody concoction ready for those thirsty fiends! You can even match with a black salt rim (as listed below) or black sugar rim for added halloween elements.

Here are some red drink recipes to help inspire you, and get your own creative juices flowing!

Simply adding blood orange to this spooky Black Sun Margarita, in addition to its glassware, helps give it a halloween feel. The addition of food-grade black salt, which we will cover next, also adds a simple, yet spooky cocktail element.This Witch’s Cauldron recipe from my book WitchCraft Cocktails, uses blood orange juice, pomegranate liqueur, and grenadine to give the drink its red, spooky hue. This image also shows how glassware can give your drink a halloween feel. Photo by Harper Point Photography.The use of Cherry juice in this Aquarius Moon Mix vodka & champagne cocktail (with a mocktail variation), is another example of how adding a seasonal flavors juice can add a themed color to your halloween drink.2. Give your Samhain Beverage a Spooky Feel with Black Salt

Black salt is a simple yet enticing way to add a bit of spooky magic to your simple halloween cocktail or mocktail! Use as a rim on your halloween tequila or mezcal drinks, or even make a pomegranate margarita or salty dog by adding 1/2 ounce of pomegranate juice and rim the drink with black salt for a red & black spooky concoction! Just be sure you are using food grade black salt, which you can purchase online as linked, or find as Hawaiian black lava salt as spice and food shops. 

3. Give Your Bewitching Halloween Cocktails a Black Sugar Rim

When it comes to shots or party cocktails, it’s hard to go wrong with a sugar rim. Now you can make your lemon drop, margarita, or even a red cosmo haunting by simply switching out the white sugar for a black sugar rim! You can order black sugar online, or finding it around halloween baking and decorating supplies as a sprinkle.

4. Grenadine Can Add a Layered and “Bloody” Effect To Your Samhain Drink

As a thick pomegranate syrup, often used for Shirley temples and tequila sunrises, grenadine makes a great way to add a layered color effect to your halloween concoctions. With its heavy weight, it will slip to the bottom of any cocktail, and you can even pair it with a black salt rim, to have a black, orange, and red spooky concoction! I suggest making grenadine at home for the best option. I have a recipe in my book WitchCraft Cocktails, or you can make your own recipe from online.

Fancy Sprinkles offer Prism Powders that can change the color of your cocktail, AND add sparkle! They also have halloween cocktail sugar rims.5. Color-Changing Cocktail Powder (Fancy Sprinkles )

After seeing advertisements for these well over a year, I finally dove in and purchased a cocktail powder set from Fancy Sprinkles (I got bonus mystery sprinkles too – and let me tell you, it was incredibly delicious). Their Prism powder will change the color of a cocktail, and add edible glitter as well, so that you can have majestic mocktails & cocktails! I got their Dracula Cocktail Set, which comes with black and red prism powder, as well as some high end sprinkles you can use as a rim for your cocktail. This is a great choice for making any drink, alcoholic or not, look spook-tacular!

6. Create an Electric Halloween Drink with Colored Liqueurs

Add a touch of bewitching magic to your halloween concoctions with vibrant, bright, and even color-changing ingredients. From electric green appletini’s to vibrant blue beverages, simply choosing concoctions with a bright color can be an easy and tasty way to have themed concoctions for your Halloween gathering. Here are some liqueurs and other ingredients that can be a great way to add vibrant colors to your halloween beverages:

Make Your Halloween Cocktail Green with Apple Schnapps

With a vibrant green hue and matching seasonal flavor, apple schnapps can be a great way to have a hauntingly hue-d green concoction. Use this liqueur in an appletini cocktail (you can check out my witchcraft-inspired Witch’s Wand Appletini here), to show off this liqueur and its majestic hue.

Give Your Samhain Concoction an Electrion Blue Hue with Blue Curacao

With its orange flavor and bright blue color, blue curacao is a great choice for crafting a vibrant and vivacious halloween cocktail. As an orange liqueur, blue curaçao can actually be used in place of triple sec or other orange liqueurs, such as in your classic margarita or cosmo, or even as an addition to a vodka lemonade – making it a superbly easy choice for both mixing and aesthetic!

Craft a Bewitching Purple Drink with Violet Liqueur or Creme De Violet

With a luscious purple hue and easily enchanting flavor, violet liqueur or creme de violette is another great way to add a surprising color to a halloween concoction. The classic Aviation cocktail will make a great choice here, or you can easily add creme de violet to most cocktails with its agreeable flavor – like a vodka lemonade with lavender bitters. For more violet liqueur recipes, you can check out my book WitchCraft Cocktails, or even my upcoming book Moon, Magic, Mixology where I include a recipe on how to make your own violet liqueur. 

Create an Alchemical Color-changing Halloween Cocktail with Butterfly Pea Flower

An herb that changes color from deep blue to purple-pink upon contact with acid, any concoction that utilizes butterfly pea flower is a show stopper for those halloween parties. You can order your own butterfly pea flower online and turn it into a syrup, such as I did here for my Elle’s Alchemy alchemical cocktail, or you can even utilize these B-Lure Butterfly Pea Flower drops or liquors infused with it like Unicorn Vodka or Empress Gin. 

7. Turn Your Drink Black with Food-Grade Black Charcoal

From black cupcakes to goth ice cream, food grade black charcoal is making its way through the food world as a way to make spooky, black-colored food items, and your drink should be no exception! You can do the same by adding a moderate pinch to your concoctions – just be sure to be careful about medication, as black charcoal can interfere with certain medications. I personally used activated charcoal in my Black Cat Cocktail recipe in WitchCraft Cocktails.

8. Craft a Bubbling Concoction with Dry Ice

What can be more fitting than a bubbling cauldron cocktail for halloween? An exciting and unique way to add a bit of spookiness to your halloween concoction, dry ice is available almost grocery stores around halloween. You will want to safely handle this ingredient, so be sure to have gloves, tongs, and glasses (when you break it apart) and be sure to follow proper safety precautions. I recommend referencing this Betty Crocker Article and this other article from The Rose Table to help you feel safe and comfortable using this fun ingredient!

9. Add a Mystical Smoke Aura with a Smoker

For those willing to make the extra investment, getting a smoker to smoke your cocktails can be a great way to add a bewitching element to your halloween concoctions. Using a smoker, especially in combination with a cloche, is an easy way to wow your guests at any party. You can use on any drink, as well, transforming a simple old fashioned into an eye catching and aromatic experience. To use these, you will also need a long lighter.

10. Display Your Cocktails with a Cloche

Whether using with a smoker, dry ice, or just to have a bewitching display for your halloween cocktails, a cloche is an elegant decoration that can add a spooky element to your halloween party. You can use a single one at a time for a touch of beauty & the beast realness, get a larger one like this to display multiple cocktails at a time, or invest in a fancy one like this. Just make sure you are selecting one that is tall enough for whatever height glass you are planning to use! You can also use these year round with your smoker, or use for decoration around the house.

You can use a cloche and a smoking gun together like this, to create a magical cocktail reveal at home:

Photo by @JakeLewisPhotographyAZ

Here’s a little short video using some of these ideas:

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