To recap: Power corrupts some people, but some of them just suck anyway. .
The king couldn’t sleep, and apparently no one had thought of the nightcap yet. Don’t worry, your Majesty, we’ve got you covered now, but back then it was reading the Book of Records that made you tired. But sometimes when you do that, you learn something that has you staying up all night to plan a party instead (v.2). Even if that party causes your frenemies to worry about what will happen if the “Seed of the Jews” is in the house
Is there any seed more Jewish than caraway seed? We debated going full-on with the deli flavors (I own celery seed!) but decided to stop at rye whiskey for a drink with winter spices. ‘Cause what Mordechai is doing is pretty cold, y’all.
Recipe: Seed of the Jews (v.13 ) : Shake 1 ounce rye whiskey, 1 ounce caraway liqueur with ice, a teaspoon of honey (or honey syrup; if you use actual honey, some will stick to the shaker cup and that’s fine) and a generous splash of triple sec. Strain into a glass with ice; add a dash or two of bitters and twist over an orange peel before dropping it in the glass. Stir with a cinnamon stick and sip; it burns like the wrath of the king.
Tippling Through The Torah 