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Legends & Lattes
Cozy fantasy
Legends & Lattes
After years of dangerous adventuring, orc warrior Viv retires her sword and sets out to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Most locals have never heard of coffee, so success depends on an improvised team, unfamiliar pastries, and the slow creation of a place where people want to linger. Old enemies and new pressures test whether Viv can build a future through community instead of force. Gentle, funny, and low in peril, this cozy fantasy pairs naturally with a rainy café afternoon, a warm drink, and readers craving found family, fresh starts, and very appealing baked goods.
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Jump to the pours ↓Cinnamon Roll Latte + Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
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Content notes
Fantasy threat · Fire · Occasional mild language
Alcohol-Free Pour
Cinnamon Roll Latte
The obvious pour—and happily so.
What you'll need
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- Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
- Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Mug ↗Cocktail Pour · 21+
Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Maple, bitters, and orange peel make bourbon feel like autumn in a glass.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it as the garnish.
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