Ingredients

• For the tempura batter
• 1 ¹/₂ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  
• ¹/₂ cup cornstarch
  
• 2 large egg yolks
  
• 1 cup vodka
  
• 1 cup seltzer water
  

• For the Cheese Croquets
• 6 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 6 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded
  
• 3 large egg whites plus 1yolk
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon Herbes De Provence
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• ¹/₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• ¹/₂ teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  
• 2 tablespoons flour for dredging the croquettes
  
• vegetable or canola oil for frying