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The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles
Science fiction mystery
The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles
A science fiction mystery selection chosen to broaden the Book Bartender shelves.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
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London Fog
Steamed milk and vanilla soften Earl Grey into a foggy-day favorite.
What you'll need
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- Stir vanilla syrup into the hot Earl Grey. Add steamed milk and spoon a little foam over the top.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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