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Beauty
Fantasy romance
Beauty
When her merchant father loses his fortune, Beauty moves with her family to the countryside and builds a life through work, books, and horses. A mysterious bargain eventually takes her to an enchanted castle inhabited by a Beast whose gentleness challenges every frightening story she has heard. Affection grows slowly through conversation and mutual respect rather than instant transformation. Richly cozy and romantic, this classic retelling belongs beside a fire for readers who love libraries, patient courtship, family devotion, and beauty discovered through attention.
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Romantic themes and kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Apocalypse Later
Cherry, cola, and lime make a playful fizz for whatever comes next.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb to the cola.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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A bold, warming pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz ginger beer ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add rum and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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