Apple Moscow Mule for Chanukah
Chanukah is just a week away! Since the first night of Chanukah is during the end of (American) Thanksgiving weekend, I started to think about food that fits with both holidays. Then, I thought about apples. I know it's not usually the first food that comes to mind when you think of Chanukah, but don't forget about what some people like to add to their latkes!! Also, apple cider doughnuts are perfect for Thanksgiving, fall and Chanukah!
But, there's a bit more to apples that I reflected on...
Chanukah is during a dark part of the year, so a bright and sweet apple could possibly help with adding some light to the dark time. Also, in the book of D'varim (Deuteronomy) and in Psalms, the apple is referred to as a metaphor to the mitzvot (Jewish commandments):
Deuteronomy 32:10
He found him in a desolate land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye.
Psalm 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
So the apple is more than just the sauce that is sometimes added to latkes!
This cocktail recipe was inspired by the Fall Moscow Mule by halfbakedharvest. Hope you enjoy it! Let me know in the comments what you think!
-1 shot vodka
-teaspoon of cinnamon
-a tablespoon of lime juice
-2 shots of ginger beer (or ginger ale)
-2-3 shots of apple cider
Add ice to a martini shaker, then the vodka, cinnamon and lime juice. Then pour into a glass (or mug). Add the ginger beer and the cider. Garnish with an apple slice and enjoy!
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