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The Adventures of Vin Fiz
Children's historical adventure
The Adventures of Vin Fiz
Book 1 of the Vin Fiz series
176 pages · First published 2006
Ten-year-old twins Lacey and Casey Nicefolk receive a mysterious magical box that can transform miniature objects into full-sized, working machines. When they use it on Casey's toy airplane, the model becomes a real, old-fashioned biplane they name Vin Fiz after his favorite soda. Accompanied by their faithful basset hound, Floopy, the twins embark on an extraordinary flight across America toward New York, encountering mechanical mishaps, unexpected dangers, and people in need of help along the way. With courage, quick thinking, and a little magic, the siblings discover that their remarkable airplane can take them on an adventure far beyond anything they imagined. A lively family read for anyone who enjoys imaginative journeys, brave young heroes, loyal animal companions, and a little magic in an everyday world.
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Mild adventure peril involving children · Airplane malfunctions and dangerous flying situations · Accidents and emergency landings · Brief frightening situations and characters in danger
Alcohol-Free Pour
Blueberry Lemonade Fizz
Sweet blueberries and fizzy lemonade capture the playful spirit of the Vin Fiz and its magical flight across America.
What you'll need
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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 from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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The Vin Fiz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Sparkling grape and bright citrus celebrate the soda-inspired name of the Vin Fiz and the twins' whimsical flight across America.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz white grape juice ↗
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional) ↗
- 3 oz sparkling water ↗
- Ice
- Lemon twist or frozen grapes, for garnish ↗
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How to mix it
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add gin, white grape juice, and lemon juice; stir gently. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a lemon twist or frozen grapes. Add simple syrup only if a sweeter finish is desired.
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