Attention, Spirits & Sippers! By Merona’s moonlit mane and Murdach’s backdraft, We need your help!
- Michaela Riley
- Jan 17
- 3 min read

Greetings, Goblins, Glamour Witches, and People Who Definitely Don’t Know What “Covfefe” Means But Are Here Anyway...
The esteemed, the enchanted, the slightly sleep-deprived author behind The Witch's Rebirth Trilogy will be attending the Myth and Legend Fae Ball. Excitement overload because I have been summoned by forces far beyond my control. Well, okay, it was just an email from the event coordinator. But still! The aura was very dramatic.
Now, here’s the rub: We’re sponsoring a full magical bar—all things Magic by Merona™, the finest in fae-formulated mixology since someone figured out that absinthe and glitter don’t actually cause spontaneous combustion (most of the time).
I did work as a bartender while putting myself through nursing school (yes, I’ve saved lives and fixed broken blenders—call me Florence Nightingale with a jigger). But even my double-certified, chakra-aligned, cocktail-shaking skills aren’t enough to tame the beast of choosing just two signature drinks for this legendary event. Just know you will be safe because the drinks I came up with that had charcoal as an ingredient were removed. I know what that can do to a person.
We need your arcane opinion, mortal palate, and possibly your Ouija board. Why? Because these drinks aren't just boozy potions—they’re liquid lore, distilled from the very soul of Michaela Riley’s The Witch’s Rebirth series!
We’ve got:
🔥 The Morrigan, goddess of war, fate, and giving side-eye from atop a raven-topped cliff.
✨ Merona the Reborn, immortal witch, chaos queen, and probably bad at returning library books.
🐉 And Murdach, the dragon so hot he makes volcanoes jealous and probably still hasn’t paid his student loans.
We’ve conjured six spellbound sippers, each a potion born from myth, magic, and my irrational fear of pickles. Now we need YOU to vote for the Top Two that will grace the hallowed bartops of the Fae Ball.
✨ Option 1: Murdach’s Dragon Breath
“I don’t do subtle.” – Murdach, probably, after eating a knight for brunch.
A roaring blend of Spiced Rum, Blood Orange, and Ginger Beer—spicy, bold, and warm enough to melt a faerie’s icy heart. Served with a smoking (dry ice, duh) garnish because nothing says “I’m a 10,000-year-old dragon” like looking cool while sipping a cocktail.
✨ Option 2: The Immortal Elixir
For when you’ve died seven times and still need to make it to brunch.
Silver Tequila meets Pomegranate and Hibiscus in a shimmering crimson elixir, dusted with edible gold because Merona would never settle for copper. Glows in moonlight. May or may not extend your lifespan. (Legal disclaimer: Does not actually grant immortality. But hey, we’ll try.)
✨ Option 3: Cauldron of Dagda
Just like the one that birthed magic… but with more brandy.
Dark blackberry brandy, vodka, honey syrup (bless the bounty of the Tuatha Dé Danann), and fresh sage. Smoky, sweet, and complex—like your love life after meeting a selkie. “It speaks to me,” said no one ever, but also… maybe?
✨ Option 4: Spear of Lugh
Sharp. Fast. Leaves a mark.
Tequila blanco, lime, agave, and a muddled jalapeño for that piercing kick. This one doesn’t flirt. It stabs your taste buds and says, “You’re welcome.” Perfect for anyone who’s ever won a battle, a breakup, or a staring contest with a pixie.
✨ Option 5: Labyrinth’s Embrace
Literally magic. Not figuratively. We checked.
Gin, Chambord, lemon juice, and simple syrup—a cocktail that changes color as you drink it, swirling from indigo to rose like Merona’s soul on a Tuesday. Watch your drink evolve, just like our heroine did when she stopped running from destiny and started setting things on fire.
✨ Option 6: The Phantom Queen’s Decree
She doesn’t enter a room. She rewrites it.
An obsidian pool of black gin and black currant that transforms into deep, bloody crimson when sparkling wine is poured. Moody. Majestic. Dramatic. Comes with a complimentary haughty stare and the urge to whisper ominous prophecies into your date’s ear.
So, what’s in it for YOU, noble mage of mixology?
🎉 Vote, and you’ll be entered to win:
🥇 An autographed copy of the award-winning Witch’s Rebirth Trilogy (these signatures are not forged by a drunk intern—promise).
OR
💰 A $25 Amazon gift card (for books, fae-themed bath bombs, or that dragon-shaped humidifier you’ve been eyeing).
Contest closes May 1st, 2026.
That’s plenty of time to vote, save, share, like, and convince your cat to fill out the form (they are 70% fae, after all).
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to cast your magical vote!
No blood sacrifice required. (Though a cinnamon stick offering is always appreciated.)
May your potions be potent, your wings be shiny, and your designated driver be immortal.
With sparkles and sarcasm,
Merona’s Mixology Crew & The Bartender Who’s Seen Things 🍸🐉✨
P.S. If you pick the winning drinks, we’ll maybe name a garnish after you. “The Chadwick Twist” has a nice ring to it. Or “The Glitter Bomb.” Up to you.





