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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 13 For information and reservations: » Torchy's 206.464.4626 WAC Catering 206.464.3050 Sports Café 206.622.7900, ext. 2809 Hagerty's Sports Bar 206.622.7900, ext. 2241 By Rose Andres, WAC Bartender Today's cocktail culture harkens back to classics of the past. Amaro, an herbal Italian liqueur, is making an appearance in the craft cocktail scene. Amaro means "bitter" in Italian and is traditionally consumed before or after a meal for its digestive properties. Amaro recipes date to early 19th-century Europe and consist of intricate combinations of herbs and roots. In Europe, bitter drinks are popular, and these complex flavors are gaining a following stateside. The most common amaro in the U.S. is Campari. The Amaro: An Old World Classic Rediscovered The Brooklyn 2 oz. whiskey or rye 2 oz. Luxardo or Maraska maraschino liqueur 2 oz. Amaro Ramazzotti Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker, stir, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Cheers! COCKTAIL CORNER Turkeys to Go: Make your meal easy! Bring your holiday home with Turkeys to Go from the experts in the WAC kitchen. Choose from a menu of traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Keep your crowd happy with turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and a selection of other delicious fixings. Christmas dinners are also available. For more information and to place your order, contact Catering at catering@wac.net or 206.464.3050. Dinner pick-up takes place at the WAC. Victorian Christmas in Torchy's Enjoy English dinner at the Club. Our annual Victorian Christmas buffet includes prime rib, Hempler's ham with cranberry marmalade glaze, honey-and-citrus–glazed turkey, wild mushroom gravy, buttermilk-and-chive mashed potatoes, and much more. Enjoy The Dickens Carolers and their Victorian formalwear as you feast. Your family will love the delicious offerings and festive decor. To reserve, call Torchy's at 206.464.4626. Coming soon! WAC Café classic negroni cocktail—made with Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth—is a bar staple. Another well-known amaro is Jägermeister, a German digestif. There are many ways to enjoy amaro, but the most traditional is to sip it neat. If your palate isn't quite ready for a medicinal spirit-forward drink, try this recipe for an on-trend spin on the classic Manhattan. Thanksgiving at the Club Celebrate Thanksgiving at the WAC with our annual buffet in the Crystal Ballroom. You'll enjoy holiday favorites while relaxing with family, friends, and fellow members. The buffet takes place from 2–6 pm on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24). Reservations required. Contact Catering at catering@wac.net or 206.464.3050. Cost: $44 adults; $15 kids ages 6–11; kids 5 and under eat free. Rather eat at Torchy's? Special breakfast and dinner menus will be available on Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation by calling 206.464.4626. The Sports Café is changing its name to WAC Café. Watch for our new look on the 8th Floor.