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The Reformatory
Historical horror
The Reformatory
A historical horror selection chosen to broaden the Book Bartender shelves.
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No surprises at chapter twelve
Content notes
Dark imagery, peril, violence, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Martian Red
Blood orange and lime glow against tonic in this strikingly tart cooler.
What you'll need
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add blood orange and lime juices, top with tonic water, and stir.
- Garnish: Lime wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Ember & Honey Toddy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits the brooding atmosphere and unsettling suspense.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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How to mix it
- Add whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Mug.
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