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Half Magic
Classic children's fantasy
Half Magic
Siblings Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha discover a coin that grants wishes, but only by halves. Their attempts to compensate for the magic send them into comic trouble involving the past, a desert island, and an alarmed mother. Each adventure shows how quickly a careless wish can affect someone else. Playful and warm, this classic family fantasy suits a rainy afternoon when you want sibling banter, manageable peril, and old-fashioned magic.
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Peril
Alcohol-Free Pour
Mint Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- 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 from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Midnight Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A dark pint of porter is made for a long story and a late hour.
What you'll need
- 12 oz Porter
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How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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