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18 WAC Magazine | wac.net taste easter / cocktail corner THE BLOODY MARY: BEYOND BRUNCH By Rose Andres, WAC Bartender You may have met your first Bloody Mary after a hard night, but this vitamin-packed combination of tomato juice, vodka, citrus, and spice offers more than morning-after relief. As with most classic cocktails, a bevy of boastful bartenders lays claim to the Bloody Mary's origin. Popular theory names Fernand "Pete" Petiot as the first alchemist to mix up this savory combination. That theory places Petiot's invention at the New York Bar in Paris—a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway—in 1921. The drink gained popularity when Petiot moved back to the states and began mixing Bloody Marys at New York's King Cole Bar. Modern Bloody Marys are garnished with everything from bacon to fried chicken—a far cry from the traditional olive, celery, and cit- rus wedge. As for the drink itself, there are no rules other than the base. Try this version after a hard night or to kick off an easy day. Cheers! Cocktail Corner Rose's Bloody Mary • 1 oz. vodka • 2 oz. tomato juice • 1 dash sea salt Combine all ingredients over ice. Stir and garnish with a citrus wedge and celery stalk. But don't stop there. Olive ... bacon ... your list of garnish options is endless. A N I TA N O W A C K A • 1 dash celery salt • 1 dash pepper • 1 dash cayenne pepper • ½ oz. Worcestershire sauce • ¼ lime or lemon, squeezed • 2 dashes of your favorite hot sauce wac.net/thirsty-thursday Thirsty Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays continue to draw a crowd to the WAC lobby on the first Thursday of the month from 5–7 pm. Join the fun for complimentary tastings and casual conversation on March 1 and April 5. March's event will feature Oregon's Ponzi Vineyards. In April, taste select vintages from Graham Beck of South Africa—including a little bubbly. Easter at the Club The WAC offers three options for Easter breakfast or brunch and another for Easter dinner. Contact Cater- ing at 206.464.3050 or catering@wac.net to reserve for our popular Easter brunch buffet in the Crystal Ballroom. For a la carte breakfast or brunch service in Torchy's, call 206.464.4626. Torchy's will also serve Easter dinner from 2:30–8 pm. Easter takes place on Sunday, April 1. wac.net/easter-dining St. Patrick's Day Join us on Saturday, March 17. Torchy's and Hagerty's will feature traditional Irish food and drink specials.