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The People on Platform 5Clare Pooley

Contemporary fiction

The People on Platform 5

by Clare Pooley

A contemporary fiction selection chosen to broaden the Book Bartender shelves.

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Portuguese Rose Lemonade + Ember & Honey Toddy

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Spice1 of 5
Suspense2 of 5
Creepy0 of 5
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No surprises at chapter twelve

Content notes

Choking/medical emergency; sexism; bullying and workplace distress; dementia/illness themes; toxic relationships; homophobia/lesbophobia; mental-health distress; grief; mild romantic content.

Alcohol-Free Pour

Portuguese Rose Lemonade

Rose syrup and raspberries lend fresh lemonade a fragrant pink glow.

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How to mix it

  1. Muddle raspberries lightly with rose syrup. Add lemon juice, cold water, and ice; stir well.
  2. Garnish: Raspberries and lemon wheel.
  3. Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cocktail Pour · 21+

Ember & Honey Toddy

For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.

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How to mix it

  1. Add whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
  2. Garnish: Lemon wheel.
  3. Glassware: Mug.

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