LATKES AND VODKAS

It's the 6th night of Hannukah, and we're having latkes and vodkas over at our house! 

A latke (rhymes with vodka) is a potato pancake cooked in oil- a traditional food we eat on Hannukah. My dad created a baked version that is just as good and is super easy to make, not to mention way healthier... though go ahead and fry those babies if you chose! To go along with your crispy latkes, we're having sparkling cranberry orange cocktails, concocted by my sis. A festive fizzy drink perfect for the holiday season! Scroll down for recipes. 

Not the most attractive food, but they're absolutely delicious!

Fizz, pop, clink!

I made the drink stirrers with a skewer, 5 folded circles of paper, and double stick tape. Easy peasy! Tape together any extra circles on fishing line, and you have a simple and sparkly garland.

BAKED LATKES

makes about 12

3 potatoes 

1 carrot

1/4 onion

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp flour

1 egg

*serve with sour cream or chunky applesauce 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Peel and shred potatoes (I used a food processor) and mix in 1 tbsp salt. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Shred carrot and onion.

Drain access water from potatoes and squeeze with paper towels.

Mix together potatoes, carrots, onions, flour and egg. 

Scoop 3" rounds loosely on parchment paper.

Bake 12-15 minutes per side until brown and crispy.

Best baked right away before potatoes turn brown. They'll still taste good but won't look so hot!

Delicious savory with sour cream or sweet with applesauce.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY ORANGE COCKTAIL

1 oz vodka

1 oz dry sparkling wine

Splash of cranberry juice

Orange simple syrup to taste - boil half sugar and half water with a couple strips of orange peels

Fresh cranberries

Shake together vodka, juice, and syrup. Strain into a champagne flute, top with sparkling wine, and serve with a cranberry garnish.

ENJOY!

-L