Blood orange syrup for witchcraft and cocktail magic! So, I make magical cocktails, not saying that they're just super delicious (even though they are) I mean that cocktails at their base level, are a potion, an herbal tincture, a magical distillation. I'll make a post a bit later that's more in depth on cocktail magic but for now, the process. Blood oranges are now in season and I grabbed some the other day from my local farmers market. If you're wondering why oranges in witchcraft, it's simple. Oranges represent the sun, they are connected with authority, fire, warmth and the spring and summer seasons. They have implicit connection to day time workings, and with relationships. Add in the aspect that blood oranges have red pulp, they bring in a slightly different aspect to color connections. Red represents authority, passion, power and love. This amplifies the aspects that oranges naturally have and make a really tastey addition to your witch's repertoire. To make the syrup, Mix equal parts fresh squeezed juice and sugar in a sauce pan. Heat on low and stir constantly for about 10 minutes. As you stir, you'll notice the spoon moves a bit slower as it thickens and white frothy swirls will start to appear. When it starts to boil even with you stirring constantly, take it off the heat and stir an addition minute to help cool it down. Let cool before putting into a container. Keep in the fridge and use within a week* You can use it for a self love, empowerment, winter blues buster or whatever you'd like. Make a simple spell soda by adding the syrup to sparkling water for focus and to welcome the change of seasons. Up your mimosa game and top with this for a self love Sunday. Take control with an empowerment cocktail. *If you don't think you'll get through you're syrup in a week, add in a little vodka as a preservative. I added .75 oz vodka into this 1.5 cup after it cooled. It'll keep in the fridge for about a month if you do this, and the amount of vodka is minimal per serving.