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Here’s everything you need to host the ultimate Hanukkah party.

Latkes are the ultimate drinking snack. They’re salty, crispy, and rich and beg for a bright, crispy cocktail to sip alongside. These delightful potato pancakes are typically served during Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. For the most festive Hanukkah gathering, serve potato latkes with a range of toppings from classic applesauce and sour cream to smoked salmon and caviar. And of course, pair them with cocktails. We’ve gathered our favorite recipes for perfect potato pancakes, plus party-ready cocktails to pair with them like a big-batch Martini, an Aperol Spritz with a Hanukkah twist, and a classic Champagne cocktail. Chag sameach!

Killer Potato Latkes

These classic potato latkes from Andrew Zimmern lean on both mashed, thin-skinned Yukon Gold potatoes as well as shredded baking potatoes. Zimmern’s latkes are both fluffy and crispy — pair these with a cocktail that has a bit more body, like the fruity Hebrew Hammer.