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The Little White Horse
Classic children's fantasy
The Little White Horse
Maria Merryweather is sent to live with an eccentric great-uncle at Moonacre Manor after her father's death. The valley is beautiful but divided by an old feud, a neglected castle, and a mysterious white horse that seems to know more than the adults. Maria's courage and kindness begin healing the inheritance of bitterness around her. Lush and magical, this classic is an ideal rainy-day family read for anyone who enjoys moonlit landscapes, secret histories, animal companions, and reconciliation.
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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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Village Garden Gin and Tonic
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Gin and tonic get a garden twist from cucumber and mint.
What you'll need
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin, cucumber, and mint, top with tonic water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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