Book Signing & Belle Brezing Martini Tasting

WORLDSapart Home Store
DATE: March 19, 2010
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
850 E High St Lexington, KY

J O N A T H A N ‘ S B L U E G R A S S T A B L E

Belle Brezing Martini

Nationally known as a madam, Belle Brezing was born June 16, 1860, and passed away August 11,1940. She ran a number of brothels in the downtown Lexington area. The character of Belle Watling from Gone with the Wind was said to be loosely based on Brezing. She operated her bordello for a short time at 194 North Upper Street, which is the same building in which Jonathan at Gratz Park is now located. This martini was developed in her honor, with the help of my good friend and colleague T. J. Cox.

Serves 1

Ingredients:

2 ounces Bourbon
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce
pomegranate liqueur
Splash of cranberry juice
Twist of orange

Method:

1) Pour first four ingredients over ice and shake vigorously.

2) Strain into a chilled martini glass.

3) Use the orange side of the twist to coat the rim of the glass. Go
around the rim at least ten times. The essence of orange brings
bright flavors to the cocktail.