For our upcoming TasteMaker dinner, we’re taking a break from the wine world and heading south of the border for a spirited evening. That’s right, we’re hosting a tequila tasting event at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! Join us for five courses and cocktails featuring actor George Clooney’s popular Casamigos tequila —all for just $130 per person plus tax and tip.
Continue reading to learn more about Casamigos tequila, the star of our August TasteMaker dinner, or reserve your spot for an upcoming tequila tasting event at a Ruth’s Chris Steak House near you today.
About Casamigos: Tequila with a Cult Following
In 2013, George Clooney founded Casamigos tequila with his famous pals Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, and it wasn’t long before their new tequila brand took the agave spirits market by storm. Just one year later, Casamigos tequila won Double Gold in the prestigious San Francisco Spirits Competition!
So, what inspired these three amigos to make their own tequila? Clooney says that they sensed a need for tequila that you wouldn’t want to mask with lime, salt, or sugary mixers. To achieve their goal, the trio turned to old-world wisdom. Casamigos employees hand-select each blue weber agave plant from the rich, red clay of the Jalisco Highlands in Mexico. Then they slow-roast the piñas—the agave hearts—in traditional clay ovens. The result? Tequila that’s just as ideal for sipping as for making our handcrafted cocktails at Ruth’s Chris. Whether you’re curious about the Silver, Reposado, or Añejo varieties, come to our tequila tasting event to experience the complete lineup!
Casamigos TasteMaker Dinners at Ruth’s Chris
To attend an upcoming Casamigos tequila tasting event, make your reservation at one of our participating restaurants:
- Birmingham (AL): Thursday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
- Huntsville (AL): Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
- Alpharetta (GA): Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m.
- Atlanta Buckhead (GA): Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. & Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
- Atlanta Downtown (GA): Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
- Kennesaw (GA): Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m.
- Columbia (SC): Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
- Greenville 385 (SC): Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m.
- Greenville Downtown (SC): Friday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m.
- Myrtle Beach (SC): Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
- Chattanooga (TN): Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Featured Tequila Cocktails on the Casamigos Dinner Menu
August’s TasteMaker dinner presents four cocktails crafted with Casamigos tequila served alongside five chef-inspired courses:
Amuse Bouche: Casa NOLA
To start the evening, we gave a New Orleans classic, the Pimm’s cup, a tequila twist. Casamigos Blanco takes the place of gin alongside club soda and lemon juice, while black salt and fresh fruit garnish the rim. At the same time, snack on a tetela: grilled corn masa dough filled with black beans, shredded quesillo, and tomatillo relish and then topped with Mexican crema.
First Course: Sueño Tropical Fizz
Another Casamigos Blanco creation, this cocktail features pineapple-cucumber fresca, fresh lemon juice, agave, and club soda. Alternate sips with bites of the tortita ahogada, a Jaliscan handheld that directly translates to, “submarine sandwich.” We fill the Guadalajaran sourdough bread with pork carnitas and refried beans and serve it swimming in hot sauce.
Second Course: Cristalino Citrus Margarita
What kind of tequila tasting event would this be without a margarita? This one showcases the Casamigos Cristalino, aged in white oak barrels and then filtered in charcoal to retain the notes of the cask while intensifying the flavor of the agave. The filtration process also removes the golden color of the reposado, resulting in the tequila’s crystal-clear appearance—hence the name. To make the margarita, we add fresh orange and lime juice, salted agave, and a spritz of orange blossom water. Sip and savor with our birria taco of chicken and lamb, served with Mexican rice and fried beans.
Entrée: Sparkling Añejo Sunset
And of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without a Ruth’s Chris steak, either! Topped with tomato and roasted poblano peppers, this filet comes with potatoes and chorizo plus a Mexican street corn salad. As for the cocktail, Casamigos Añejo takes center stage. “Old” in English, Añejo invokes tradition with a slow fermentation process that gives the tequila a caramel color and flavor. In our sparkling sunset creation, we combine it with amaro for the hue and sparkling wine for the bubbles.
Dessert Course: Cocadas de Chocolate
Last but not least, don’t forget dessert! Our exclusive tequila tasting event ends on a sweet note with these chocolate-coconut treats drizzled with crème anglaise. We’ll say “adios” to tequila for this final course, providing coffee and tea service.
Reserve Your Spot for One of Our Casamigos Dinners
If you’re ready to take your tastebuds on a trip to Mexico, don’t wait any longer; reserve your seat at a Ruth’s Chris near you for our upcoming tequila tasting event featuring Casamigos tequila!