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The Vashtini: A Purim Cocktail

Bloody Mary aka the Vashtini
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Vashtini is, like its namesake, spicy with a bit of a bite. 
1 ½ oz. vodka (leave out for non-alcoholic and replace with additional tomato juice)
3 ounces tomato juice
Celery salt
3-4 shakes Worcestershire sauce
2 shakes Tabasco sauce
1 ½ tablespoons bottled horseradish
Salt
Pepper
1 lime wheel

The Mordechai Mai Tai: A Purim Cocktail

Aerial view of a yellow cocktail topped with a pineapple wedge
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Mordechai Mai Tai is, like its namesake, steady with fortitude. 
½ oz. rum
½ oz. Grand Marnier (or cream of coconut, if making non-alcoholic)
½ oz. amaretto (or flavored sparkling water, if making non-alcoholic)
3 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. lime juice
1 pineapple wedge

The Estherito Mojito: A Purim Cocktail

Mojito in a highball glass with limes in the background
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. This Estherito Mojito is pleasant and refreshing, with a pleasing presentation.
1 ½ fluid ounces white rum (or ginger ale / flavored sparkling water, if making non-alchoholic)
12 to 15 mint leaves
½ lime
¾ oz. simple syrup
club soda
sprig of mint

Apple Hamantaschen Galette

Triangular galette filled with apples

Try a family-sized dessert for Purim - a fruit-filled galette in a triangular shape.

DOUGH:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 oz. (one and a half sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3 1/2 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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FILLING:
3 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Zest and juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Pinch salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
Turbinado sugar, optional

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