Cliffhangers and Cocktails
Cliffhangers and Cocktails
Podcast Description
Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women's fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as fantasy literature, witchcraft, cocktail crafting, and author interviews, with episodes that include discussions on the significance of Imbolc, drinks like Bloody Bellinis, and book recommendations such as 'Butter Witch' by Tess Lake, creating a vibrant blend of magical content.

Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women’s fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.
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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