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18 WAC Magazine | wac.net taste cocktail corner / valentine's day prix fixe DEBUNKING ALCOHOL MYTHS By Rose Andres, WAC Bartender New year, new you, right? Like many people, you may be setting fitness goals and trying to shed some extra pounds gained over the holidays. This is a great time to look at the caloric content of different alcoholic beverages and make educated choices about what to consume. Myth No. 1: Beer and wine have fewer calories and a lower alcohol content than liquor. Truth: One and a half ounces of any hard alcohol has roughly the same caloric and alcohol content as five ounces of wine or 16 ounces of light beer. Myth No. 2: Tonic water doesn't have calories. Truth: This common misconception is rampant. Tonic water has the same caloric value as soda. Club soda, how- ever, is calorie-free. Myth No. 3: A martini has the same amount of alco- hol as any other cocktail. Truth: Most martinis have roughly double the alcohol of a basic mixed drink. When deciding what to drink without ruining your diet, consider your options. This refreshing low- calorie drink could help. Cocktail Corner Rose's "Resolution" (121 calories) • 1½ oz. vodka or gin (96 calories) • 3 thick slices of cucumber (3 calories) • 2 lime wedges (7 calories) Muddle the cucumber and limes together. Add all other ingredients. Serve chilled. A N I TA N O W A C K A • 1½ oz. club soda (0 calories) • ½ oz. agave (15 calories) Super Bowl & Winter Olympics Valentine's Day Treat your loved one to a delicious meal at Torchy's this Valentine's Day. Once again, we're offering a special prix fixe menu, paired or unpaired with wine and champagne. This dinner is one of the most popular of the year. Reserve early to guar- antee a seat. Valentine's Day is Wednesday, February 14. wac.net/event/valentines-day This February will offer some of the best sports watching of the year. Super Bowl LII will take place on Sunday, February 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Enjoy the action with food and drink specials in Hagerty's. Later in February, swing by for skiing, skating, sledding and plenty of other action from PyeongChang, South Korea, during the Winter Olympic Games, set for February 9–25.