December 20, 2023

Witchcraft Cocktails (and other brews and potions)- An Interview with Julia Halina Hadas

56 minutes

In our latest episode on the A Pinch of Magick, we're getting into the spirit (and spirits!) with Julia Halina Hadas, who's magickal when it comes to blending witchcraft, mixology, and astrology. You're in for a treat that's as enchanting as it is enlightening!

Imagine a world where your cocktails are not just drinks but spells in a glass, and that's where Julia takes us. She's got stories about how she started mixing up her passions for witchcraft and bartending, turning herbal liqueurs, bitters, and shrubs into potions that heal and energise.

Did you know that mixology has roots in ancient healing practices and witchcraft? Julia dives deep into this, revealing the mystical side of fermentation - it's all about transformation, much like the magickal process of death and rebirth. And she tells of ancient beer goddesses that will have you looking at your brew in a whole new light!

But it's not just about listening - Julia's got some practical magick up her sleeve too!

She walks us through how to whip up our own magickal cocktails, mocktails, teas, and coffees.

And it's not just about the ingredients; it's about syncing with the moon's cycle and the rhythm of the seasons.

You'll love hearing about her ritual process for crafting these concoctions. And guess what? The glass and garnishes you choose are part of the spell too!

Ever had a drink that didn't turn out right? Julia shows us how these 'mistakes' can become magickal offerings instead.

She even shares her go-to ingredients and tips to become a magickal mixologist yourself.

So, grab your favourite mug or glass, and get ready to be spellbound. This episode is a journey into a world where every sip is a sip of magick!

Key Topics:

A Magickal Fusion: Discover how Julia's journey led her to intertwine the mystical paths of witchcraft, mixology, and astrology into a harmonious blend.

Bartending with a Witch's Touch: Explore the evolution of Julia's bartending art, where herbal liqueurs, bitters, and shrubs are more than just ingredients - they're conduits of plant energies and healing forces.

Healing Roots of Mixology: Uncover the deep connections between mixology and its historical roots in healing and witchcraft.

The Alchemy of Fermentation: Dive into the magickal process of fermentation, a transformative journey of death and rebirth, echoing ancient practices.

Deities of the Brew: A toast to the ancient beer goddesses, celebrating their enduring legacy in brewing and witchcraft.

Crafting Magickal Beverages: Learn from Julia how to concoct your own magickal cocktails, mocktails, teas, and coffees, incorporating lunar cycles and seasonal energies.

Ritual in Mixology: Julia shares her personal ritual process in creating her mystical brews, imbuing them with intention and power.

The Art of Presentation: Discover why the choice of glass and garnish isn't just about aesthetics - it's a crucial part of the magickal process.

Embracing Flavourful Failures: Even when a flavour profile misses the mark, find out how it can be transformed into a magickal offering.

Julia's Essential Ingredients: Peek into Julia's pantry and learn about the staple ingredients of a magickal mixologist.

About Julia Halina Hadas

Julia Halina Hadas is the bestselling author of WitchCraft Cocktails and Moon, Magic, Mixology and is the leading mixologist in the witchcraft and spiritual spheres - combining her professions and passions of witchcraft, mixology, and astrology.

Her most recent work, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology, reflects her witchcraft and healing practices, where she incorporates the meaning and myth of astrological archetypes and transits for empowerment, transformation, and manifestation.

She is a certified reiki, crystal, energy worker.

Books:

WitchCraft Cocktails

Moon Magic Mixology

The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology

Connect with Julia

Website: WitchcraftCocktails.com or JuliaHalinaHadas.com

Instagram: @witchcraftcocktail @juliahalinahadas

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