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Cliffhangers and Cocktails

Cliffhangers and Cocktails

By: Amy Cissell & Shéa MacLeod
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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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  • Episode 51: The Witch’s Liquor Cabinet: Bring Us a Shrubbery
    Jul 14 2026

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    In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa and Amy take on the Knights who say Ni! And while they’re doing that, they talk about shrubs, a vinegar based beverage that’s been used for ages. It can be used as a beverage, a cocktail ingredient, or a spell ingredient! And making them feels like fun, fermented magic.

    And remember -

    Craft your shrubs with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink.

    You’re mixing magic.

    Resources

    History

    https://chilledmagazine.com/the-shrub-ancient-remedy-to-modern-mixer/


    Spellwork

    https://originalbotanica.com/blog/protection-cleansing-spells-salt-pepper-vinegar

    https://www.yeyeo.com/blogs/yeyeo-botanica-blog/vinegar


    Recipes

    Bourbon Blackberry Shrub: https://therockymountainwoman.com/whiskey-sour-with-blackberry-shrub/


    Podcast recipes and complete notes at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/witchs-liquor-cabinet-shrubs

    Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails

    Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub, for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/.

    Follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/,

    Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ and sign up for our newsletter!

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    35 mins
  • From the Archives: Bloody Bellinis, Moody Alpacas, and an Interview with ELIZABETH HUNTER!
    Jul 7 2026

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    Shéa and Amy are on vacation, so we're bringing back one of our earliest (not redited at all) episodes.

    Please make yourself a bloody bellini, settle back, and enjoy this interview with Elizabeth Hunter!

    You can find Elizabeth Hunter (and buy her books direct) at elizabethhunter.com, follow her on Instagram (@elizabethhunterwrites), and join her Facebook Group "Hunters Haven" https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElizabethHunterFans/.


    For complete show notes and recipe, visit us at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/from-the-archives-bloody-bellinis-moody-alpacas-and-an-interview-with-elizabeth-hunter

    Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails

    Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub, for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/.

    Follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/,

    Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ and sign up for our newsletter!

    Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share!


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 50: Fire Snakes & Wood Tigers celebrate our 50th EPISODE!
    Jun 30 2026

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    In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa and Amy are reminded that words come from fingers, not faces as they look back over their favorite moments of the last year and a half. And while Shéa was able to choose a single cocktail as her pod fave (a limoncello lemondrop), Amy couldn’t decide between a French 75 (she did her signature Cherry Portuguese 77) and a spicy pineapple margarita.

    Join us for a glimpse at some of our favorite moments over the last 49 episodes!


    Resources

    Find the Cracked Amethyst Tarot by Jessica Bott: https://www.thecrackedamethyst.com/


    Get the Murder of Crows Tarot by Corrado Roy: https://www.loscarabeo.com/products/murder-of-crows-tarot


    Recipes and complete notes at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/the-pop-blog

    Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails

    Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub, for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/.

    Follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/,

    Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ and sign up for our newsletter!

    Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share!


    Thanks - the Caftan Coven

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    59 mins
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