How to Host the Most Memorable Summertime Celebration

Your go-to guide for inspiration, with tips from expert entertainers for any summertime celebration 

The long days of summer call for adventure, relaxation, and spending quality time with quality people. When you’re playing host for any gathering—whether it’s an all-out dinner party or just a casual afternoon get-together with close friends—a few subtle details can make it all the more memorable. We’ve put together a no-fuss guide inspired by a few of our favorite hosts so you can entertain with elegance and thoughtfulness, no matter the occasion.

1. Set the Scene

Making an impression is all about the details. Get creative with the color scheme and express it through florals or a tablescape. For a party Laura Vinroot Poole hosted in honor of her friend Irene Neuwirth, she decorated the scene with colors inspired by Neuwirth’s opalescent jewelry line. If you’re going for a themed occasion, look to Sasha Bickoff’s sea-inspired fête (above) which included seashell motifs, a seafood-driven menu, and festive specialty cocktails (on-theme attire not pictured). Go the extra mile and fix up an easy raw bar with oysters, which pair exquisitely with Casa Dragones Joven.

2. Make it Personal

Handwritten name cards are a simple yet thoughtful touch to make the dining table more welcoming. For an extra-special gathering, consider a personalized, hand-signed bottle of Casa Dragones Joven to perfectly commemorate the occasion.

3. Brighten the Mood

The right lighting can transform an atmosphere. According to entertaining expert (and Instagram icon) Athena Calderone, candlelight is the most flattering, but for the right space, stringing twinkling lights overhead can make for an equally cozy and picturesque setup. For the DIY-inclined, take notes from New York–based event planner Sam Masters, who creatively adorned paper lanterns with tassels and fringe for a Chinatown-inspired dinner party for textiles brand Voutsa in Manhattan.

4. Have a Well-equipped Bar

And that means stocking beautiful glassware and accessories as much as it does quality spirits (we love our set of Christofle crystal tumblers, above). When guests arrive, greet them with a refreshing drink. A simple Dragones Rocks makes for an elegant and warm welcome. Plus, it means you won’t be stuck messing with fancy garnishes, cocktail shakers, or sticky counters.

5. Serve Festive Drinks

Good libations are key. For a larger get-together, consider hiring a bartender and give our cocktail recipe collection a visit when planning the menu (best to let a pro handle the more intricate recipes in there, anyway). If you’re playing mixologist, try an easily batch-able cocktail such as the Marquis Margarita or Oprah’s favorite, the Pink Panther.

6. Make a Seasonal Menu

Athena Calderone recommends going the simple route with hearty one-pot or make-ahead meals (think: a seasonal salad or a braised meat dish that can be made the night before). Or for an elevated dining experience, impress your guests with a menu or single course paired with Casa Dragones Joven for a culinary experience that fully immerses the senses. Peruse our library of chef pairings for inspiration.

Bonus tip: If you’re on the other end of an invitation, don’t forget a thoughtful token of gratitude for the host. Consider the Casa Dragones Blanco half bottle for its portable size and gift-ready box.

(FROM TOP) Photo courtesy Gately Williams. Photo courtesy Carl Timpone. Photo courtesy Jenna Peffley (L); Personalized Casa Dragones Joven Bottle (R). Photo courtesy Architectural Digest. MAG Festival 2018 in San Miguel de Allende. Dragones Rocks. Pink Panther (L); Photo courtesy Athena Calderone (R).

Tequila Casa Dragones at Bottega Veneta’s RTW Fall 2018 Show

Bottega Veneta’s RTW Fall 2018 show was held at the New York Stock Exchange on a set adorned with a working fireplace and John Chamberlain sculpture to evoke the feel of a traditional Italian home–with a touch of international flair. Superstar models walked the runway: Adwoa Aboah, Kaia Gerber, Irina Shayk, Natalie Westling and Gigi Hadid, who closed the show; as Hollywood A-listers watched along: Julianne Moore, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek, Poppy Delevingne, and the Manners sisters. Guests enjoyed the Spicy Dragones Margarita and the party continued at Trinity Place with champagne and an eclectic DJ set from model Soo Joo Park.

Tequila Casa Dragones Joven Limited Edition: Art of Pepita

Introducing the Limited Edition: The Art of Pepita, showcasing the beauty and mastery of pepita engraving with an intricate design engraved on the entire Casa Dragones Joven bottle. It takes over 100 hours of work to complete the craftsmanship on each stunning decanter. To celebrate this, only 100 bottles of this extraordinary limited edition have been created. Click below to contact our Concierge and find out where to purchase.

Hartwood Tulum joins Lela Rose for a private dinner

Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

This Valentine’s Day, be more than roses and chocolate. Be romantic, be passionate, be surprising, and most of all – be creative. Find creative Valentine’s Day gift ideas, romantic cocktail recipes and unique pairing suggestions with Tequila Casa Dragones.

A Personalized Gift For Your Tequila Lover

Perfect for the tequila lover in your life with an eye for handcrafted quality, a personalized bottle of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven is the Valentine’s Day gift they will truly love. To personalize your gift, an expert calligrapher will hand-inscribe both of your names on the bottle’s label in beautiful, flowing calligraphy. This handcrafted gift with a personal touch is an elegant addition to their home bar, and can be enjoyed with friends, colleagues, and most importantly – can be shared and enjoyed together.

A Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home

Bring the allure of a fine dining experience home to your loved one by turning dinner itself into a creative Valentine’s day gift with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Many of the world’s most accomplished chefs including Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin and Enrique Olvera of Cosme NY have harnessed their culinary creativity into crafting unique dishes paired specifically with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. From shrimp and watermelon ceviche by chef Josefina López Mendez of Chapulin in Mexico City to cappuccino semifreddo desserts by Michelin Star chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry, browse through our select chef pairings to see their suggestions and find your own inspiration for the perfect dish to step up your cozy Valentine’s day dinner at home.

Creative Valentine’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Top mixologists from the US and Mexico have been inspired by the versatility of Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco to create their own signature cocktails of all flavors and styles. Get inspired by some of their original recipes here, including the colorful “Cielo Rojo,” an original creation by Jeff Bell of PDT, or the vermouth and chamomile infused “El 16,” by Mexican mixologist, Jose Luis Leon of Limantour to find the perfect cocktail with Casa Dragones Blanco for your Valentine’s Day.

Forty Five Ten Opening Party in Dallas with Iris Apfel, Dita Von Teese & more

An Evening with Forty Five Ten

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to join Forty Five Ten in celebrating the grand opening of their new flagship store in Downtown Dallas. The event was hosted by Brian Bolke, President and Co-Founder of Forty Five Ten and themed around Forty Five Ten’s newest book, The Eccentrics; a collection of extraordinary iconic characters, several of whom were in attendance for the grand opening evening.  

Alongside Dallas’ most prestigious socialites and influencers, celebrities such as Dita Von Teese, legendary fashion icon, Iris Apfel, Michelin Star chef, Thomas Keller of Per Se and French Laundry, model Brooklyn Decker and luxury fashion designer David Lam also joined Forty Five Ten in celebrating the opening and toasted with Casa Dragones Joven in honor of the brand’s new and exciting expansion.

During the event there was an exclusive Tequila Casa Dragones bar serving Casa Dragones Joven, as well as a themed ‘Eccetricrita’ cocktail crafted with Casa Dragones Blanco. An array of hors d’oeuvres was also served on each individual floor.

The live music created an upbeat vibe and all four floors of the 37,000 square-foot store were opened for a preview of world-class designer collections ranging from men and women’s couture, to home goods, beauty, accessories and more.

Atelier Swarovski hosted the After Eccentrics bash, which carried the celebrations right into the night. The guests were treated to a special performance from Dita Von Teese in The Terrace, the luxury 5-star location at The Joule Hotel across the street.

The Eccentrics is a one-of-a-kind collection of extraordinary characters, collaborated into a coffee table style book with the help of legendary journalist Hal Rubenstein. The book features celebrated personalities such as ‘The Dandy of New York’, Patrick McDonald, Vogue contributing fashion editor, Lynn Yaeger, beauty entrepreneur Edward Bess and famed fashion influencer and entrepreneur, Iris Apfel.

Honorary dinner gathering for Iris Apfel with Forty Five Ten

An Elegant Evening

Celebrities such as Dita Von Teese, David Lam, Thomas Keller and Patrick McDonald joined Forty Five Ten to honor the legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel at an intimate celebration.

Guests enjoyed sipping Tequila Casa Dragones Joven ahead of their dinner created by the Executive Chef Junior Borges from Dallas’ 5-star hotel, The Joule. The exclusive evening was hosted by Atelier Swarovski and Forty Five Ten’s Vice President Creative Taylor Tomasi Hill and Men’s Fashion Director, Nick Wooster.

The event marked the launch of Forty Five Ten’s newest book, The Eccentrics. The book, which features a portrait of Apfel on the front cover, is a collection of extraordinary iconic characters, their personalities and what makes them ‘eccentric.’

Celebrating The Final Night of Art Basel With Tolga

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to be included in the closing night of Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. To celebrate, nightlife icon Tolga Albayrak hosted “Director’s Cut” at the Wall nightclub in the vibrant W Hotel in South Beach.

Several of the international art fair’s executive team members attended the closing party including Art Basel’s Global Director, Marc Spiegler and Director Americas for Art Basel’s show in Miami Beach, Noah Horowitz.

Music by celebrity DJ Eriko Tanabe kept the guests on the dance floor all night long, as Art Basel Miami Beach finished off another fantastic year.

Celebrating CJ Hendry’s Newest Artworks with Casa Dragones Joven

To honor the surging popularity of contemporary artist CJ Hendry, 250 guests were invited to a cocktail celebration showcasing some of her most recent works in Miami, Florida at the waterfront home of Market America’s founder, James Ridinger.

Some of the evening’s attendees included David and Victoria Beckham, Miami Heat basketball player Chris Bosh as well as Russell Simmons, producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. With several pieces by Hendry displayed throughout the space, guests could admire her work while dancing and enjoying Tequila Casa Dragones Joven.

Hendry, known for her incredibly detailed, hyper realistic drawings has already developed a strong New York City fan base and was joined at the event by many notable guests. Each of CJ Hendry’s hand-drawn masterpieces require an unfathomable amount of skill, patience and precision. Her drawings are so precise that they are often confused for a black and white photograph.  She has risen to the top of the art world in just a few years time and now has sold many of her drawings to well-known owners such as fashion designer Vera Wang, actor David Caruso, and rapper Kanye West.

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Tequila Casa Dragones featured at Ballroom Marfa Gala NYC

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to support the 2016 Ballroom Marfa Gala hosted by co-Founders Fairfax Dorn and Virginia Lebermann and presented by Roberto Cavalli in New York City. Over 250 guests were invited for a Desert Bohemian themed evening to honor both David Byrne and Jill Soloway for an inaugural Off the Grid Award.

Guests were welcomed with an all female Mariachi-band and a distinct Tequila Casa Dragones bar serving signature craft cocktails made with Casa Dragones Blanco. Casa Dragones served a modern twisted margarita entitled “Dama del Baile”. Also, the NoMad Hotel’s multi-award winning bar director & mixologist Leo Robitschek’s “Dragon Sparkler” creation for a more seasonal offering.  

Throughout cocktail hour, guests enjoyed the exclusively crafted cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco and the art that was up for silent auction, including a piece by Donald Judd Furniture entitled,  ‘Corner Chair.”  Rashid Johnson created work specifically for for the occasion.

Guests later sat for dinner and enjoyed music by San Antonio’s all female mariachi band, Las Altenas, along with legendary artist and songwriter, Terry Allen. Some of the evening’s attendees included Arden Wohl, Malu Byrne, Sandra Bernhard and Judd Foundation President, Rainer Judd.

All proceedings from the night support the ongoing programs provided by Ballroom Marfa in an effort to continue to produce extraordinary artistic works by participating artists and musicians.

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Cocktails & Pairing Dinner with Sarah Jessica Parker and Tequila Casa Dragones

Sarah Jessica Parker joined Tequila Casa Dragones, Daniela Soto-Innes of Cosme Restaurant and Jeff Bell, the head mixologist of New York’s PDT for an evening of intricate chef pairings with Casa Dragones Joven and signature craft cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco.

 
As guests arrived, mingled and caught up with old friends and new, Jeff Bell was swiftly creating two completely original signature craft cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco. His first cocktail, “The Fall Dragon,” put a twist on the flavors of fall by incorporating an apple cider reduction, cinnamon and ginger beer into a delightfully seasonal cocktail, while the “Cosme’s Victory” centered around the citrus flavors of lime juice and the subtle spiciness of Ancho Reyes Verde.

 
After cocktails, all twelve guests including Hamish Bowels, the editor at large of Vogue US, and renowned fashion designer Brian Atwood sat down for an outstanding meal by chef Daniela Soto-Innes, the 2016 James Beard Foundation’s Rising Chef of The Year Award-winner. The night’s meal featured dishes 3 main dishes paired with Casa Dragones Joven and included an appetizer of sliced raw fish with finger lime and avocado, followed by lobster in brown butter and ginger, before a final entree dish of mackerel in blue corn aioli with castelrosso. Dessert, which was also an exceptionally crafted pairing dish, included huckleberry raspado with cheese, coconut milk and lime which added a splash of citrus to balance out the semi-sweet notes of agave in Casa Dragones Blanco.

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Celebrating 16 Years of RxArt with Tequila Casa Dragones

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to join RxArt’s 16th Anniversary party at Manhattan’s Stephen Weiss Studio, and co-chaired by Rachel and Neil Blumenthal and Stephanie and Peter Brant. VIP guests, honorees and donors were able to enjoy Tequila Casa Dragones Joven during a special dinner before joining the rest of the event’s over 200 attendees downstairs for cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco, a silent auction, award ceremony and finally, a live auction which included two one-of-a-kind Casa Dragones Joven bottles created by artist Rob Pruitt.

Just under 50 VIP guests began the evening early with an outstanding 4 course dinner provided by Peter Callahan Catering on the second floor of Stephen Weiss Studio. Before the first course was served, dinner guests raised glasses of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in a toast to RxArt, to the evening’s honorees, and to many more years of making a difference in children’s hospitals by helping them to heal through the power of visual art.

After dinner, guests moved downstairs into the studio’s main space for cocktails featuring Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks, or in the signature craft cocktail, the “Cuerpo de Cielo” – an original recipe by mixologist Ulysses Vidal of Employees Only. During cocktails guests mingled throughout the venue’s main exhibition space while browsing through displayed auction items and placing bids.

Later, Jenna Lyons of J.Crew took the stage to present this year’s Inspiration Award to artist Rob Pruitt, followed by Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker who introduced this year’s Innovation Award Winner, TJ Parker. After hearing from the event’s guests of honor, Sara Friedlander, Vice President of Sales at Christie’s steered the event into the night’s main attraction – the live auction. This year’s auction included donated pieces of contemporary art with everything from paintings, to sculptures and even full installation pieces. This year’s list of items also included two completely one-of-a-kind bottles of Tequila Casa Dragones with unique motifs by artist and honoree, Rob Pruitt.

“2 Chefs” Dinner Series by chefs, Ludo Lefebvre and Jorge Vallejo

The most recent dinner of the “2 Chefs” series hosted by Trois Mec in Los Angeles took place on October 26th and featured a sweet and savory dessert paired specifically with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Two internationally renowned chefs, French native and local chef of Trois Mec, Ludo Lefebvre joined forces with chef Jorge Vallejo of Mexico City’s Quintoil restaurant – #12 of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2016. Together, the chefs created an elaborate six course dinner served to over 50 guests in what can only be described as a culinary experience of epic proportions.

Each chef took ownership of three individual dishes, that were part of the larger six course menu. Because of Trois Mec’s open floor plan that allows full view into the kitchen from the dining room, the evening’s dinner guests were able to experience much more than just the dishes in front of them, as they could watch, listen, and interact with the chefs while they prepared the night’s dishes. The night’s sixth and final course was a sweet and savory rice pudding with twist of lime that was paired with a glass of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven which balanced the sharp citrus of the lime with the tequila’s delicate notes of pear and hints of vanilla.

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Kicking off The 2016 Mexican Formula One Grand Prix Weekend

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to participate in the kickoff event to the 2016 Mexican Formula One Grand Prix weekend. The private, high-energy event was hosted by Interproteccion in the Ballroom of Mexico City’s Torre Virreyes Building and featured a separate bar dedicated only to serving Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco where guests had the opportunity to enjoy Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco neat, on the rocks, or in the signature White Dragon cocktail.

Among the evening’s guests, were nine Formula 1 drivers including Kevin Magnussen from Renault, Nico Hulkenberg from Sahara Force India, Sergio Checo Perez from Sahara Force India, Carmen Jorda from Renault, and Carlos Sainz from Toro Rosso. Also in attendance, was the Mayor of Mexico City himself, Miguel Mancera, who personally handed all nine drivers a bottle of Tequila Casa Dragones as a gift.

Later, Casa Dragones participated in the event’s auction to support and raise money for El Bosque de Chapultepec, the largest public park in Mexico City. Tequila Casa Dragones donated two limited edition Gabriel Orozco Bottles to be auctioned off alongside autographed F1 helmets. By the night’s end, a total of over $1.4M pesos were raised, and the weekend of Formula 1 in Mexico City was off to a fantastic start.

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Tane and Maestro Felguérez Highlight Excellence in Mexican Craftsmanship

Every year since 1974, the outstanding silversmiths at Tane, a luxury jeweler in Mexico, produce a single piece of unique artwork that is born out of a collaborative partnership with a renowned artist. This year, Tane partnered with Maestro Manuel Felguérez, a prominent Mexican abstract artist known for his influential role in the Generación de la Ruptura which broke away from the muralist movement championed by Diego Rivera during the mid 20th Century.

This year’s piece, an abstract design conceptualized by Maestro Felguérez and executed by the talented Tane silversmiths, features individual impeccably crafted pieces of pure silver arranged into a one-of-a-kind 45 centimeter composition that is both narrow and vertical.

To honor the launch of this year’s collaboration, Tane hosted an intimate lunch for 45 guests prepared by chef Jorge Vallejos at Quintonil (#12 of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants) in Mexico City. While finding their seats, guests enjoyed a craft cocktail featuring Casa Dragones Blanco aptly named, Agua de Quintonil before the meal’s first course was served. The afternoon’s marquee entree was a colorful dish of Escamoles paired with Casa Dragones Joven, and lead Maestro Felguérez to remark that “this is a tequila that you just have to drink with real connoisseurs,” before guests parted ways after lunch.

For years, Tane has been maintained its reputation for “silversmith work that is completely devoted to the pursuit of perfection,” – a declaration that was most certainly solidified through this year’s collaboration with Maestro Felguérez.

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Celebrating Kardias with Tequila Casa Dragones, Enrique Olvera & Eva Longoria

An elegant crowd including Mexican artist Jose Davila and actress Eva Longoria gathered in New York City for the 2016 Kardias Gala to celebrate the organization’s fantastic work and accomplishments in Mexican healthcare. Tequila Casa Dragones Joven was served during pre-dinner cocktails as the black tie crowd mingled throughout a private room in New York City’s Pratt House before sitting down for dinner prepared by chef Enrique Olvera of Cosme NYC. Throughout dinner glistening bottles of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven could be found on every table, and were even incorporated into the evening’s meal as a specialized pairing dish with the first course of seafood.

During dinner, guests were treated to a live musical performance by Mexican guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas and listened to informative and heartfelt address from Eva Longoria and others.

Learn more about Kardias and their dedicated mission to improve the lives of Mexico’s children who suffer from congenital heart defects here.

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Taste of Mexico at The Mexican Cultural Institute of DC with Casa Dragones Joven

Guests attending the Taste of Mexico event at The Mexican Cultural Institute of DC were treated to an intimate seated dinner and spirit pairing experience led by top Mexican sommelier Sandra Fernández and award-winning Mexican chef, Pati Jinich.

The culinary masterminds collaborated on a detailed menu that consisted of four individual dishes paired with a specific spirit selected by Sandra Fernández. Casa Dragones Joven was selected as the pairing of choice for the evening’s fifth and final dessert course – a light torta de cielo with sweet pumpkin seed ice cream and brittle.

Situated beneath a stately chandelier in The Mexican Cultural Institute’s banquet hall, the evening’s aesthetics and table decorations reflected the bright, dynamic characteristics of Mexican culture. Elegant wooden chairs with vibrant purple cushions surrounded one long table covered by a decorative tablecloth made of orange and red layers cut into the shape of autumn leaves.

Overall, the evening was a perfect visual and sensory experience to usher in the fall season and to explore the unique pairing of Casa Dragones Joven with an innovative dessert created by two of Mexico’s most talented culinary minds.

Frieze Magazine Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in London

Frieze Magazine marked its 25th Anniversary with a celebration at Brasserie Zedel, a Parisian style restaurant in the heart of London’s chic Soho neighborhood. As the evening kicked off, members of the contemporary art world including artists and collectors gathered beneath the restaurant’s lofty ceilings and mingled throughout the dining room’s stately marble columns before settling in for a night of dinner and dancing.

While designed to celebrate Frieze Magazine’s 25th year, the evening was largely in part a congratulatory dinner in honor of the magazine’s Co-Publishers, Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp. In addition to guiding the Magazine’s publications and operational success, the duo also serve as Co-Directors of the annual Frieze Art Fair. Following the final course of dinner, guests were served glasses of Casa Dragones Joven with their dessert before moving into a second room for music and dancing.

Held in London’s Regent’s park, this year’s Art Fair featured over 170 contemporary art galleries ranging from the emerging to the iconic. Simultaneously, this year’s Frieze Masters featured works by Picasso and over 130 of the world’s leading modern and historical galleries and showcased the ancient era, Old Masters and late 20th century.

Some of the outstanding exhibitors of this year’s Frieze Art Fair included Casey Kaplan and Salon 94 of New York City, as well as the 2016 Art Fair Stand Prize winner, Mexico’s Kurimanzutto. The Mexico City-based gallery exhibited pieces by Gabriel Orozco, Leonor Antunes and Roman Ondak in an incredible display of Mexican contemporary artwork.

Announcing The Opening of Casa Dragones Tasting Room

Tequila Casa Dragones is pleased to announce the opening of Casa Dragones Tasting Room in our hometown of San Miguel de Allende, México. Guests can now make reservations to visit the six-seat destination for an intimate experience with Casa Dragones Joven and Casa Dragones Blanco. The design, architecture and acute attention to detail found throughout the Tasting Room showcases our ongoing commitment to Mexican craftsmanship as well our deep connection to our terroir.

Co-Founder and CEO Bertha Gonzalez Nieves explained that the vision for Casa Dragones Tasting Room has always been “to express our love of the craft as a modern tequila producer and our commitment to showcasing Mexican craftsmanship.” In order to breathe life into that vision, Tequila Casa Dragones collaborated with the internationally acclaimed firm Meyer Davis, known for their made to measure approach to design and architecture, to create the intimate Tasting Room, which showcases Casa Dragones’ ongoing commitment to Mexican craftsmanship.

The inspiration for the Tasting Room stemmed from a deep-seated desire to provide guests a transportive, sensory experience of our sipping tequila and its terroir. The terroir has been incorporated into the space through the use of obsidian, the iconic Mexican stone found in the Casa Dragones agave fields. Esteemed Mexican designer Gloria Cortina lent her expertise in transforming natural obsidian rocks into the 4,000 tiles which Meyer Davis then used to adorn the walls and ceiling of the Tasting Room.

In describing the completed space, Will Meyer of Meyer Davis explained that “The Casa Dragones Tasting Room is a multilayered homage to tradition and ceremony and a celebration of excellence in craftsmanship.” He further added that “The architecture literally embodies the essence of Casa Dragones and offers an experiential understanding of the importance of the product.”

Guests can now make their reservations to visit Casa Dragones Tasting Room by contacting our Concierge at Concerage@CasaDragones.com

Enrique Olvera’s Afterparty for Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants in Mexico City

A Michelin star chef himself, Enrique Olvera of NYC’s Cosme made the perfect host for this year’s Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants official afterparty. At a private event in Mexico City’s Hotel Carlota, Olvera welcomed a wave of friends, members of the press, and influential voices in the culinary, fashion and design communities to join him for a night spent celebrating the skills and accomplishments of Latin America’s finest chefs and restaurants.

Throughout the night, Tequila Casa Dragones Joven was served from a private bar to dozens of guests including Rafael Osterling of Peru, Hiroshi Kawahito of Rokai and Gerard Bellver of Biko. As it was a true celebration of Latin American talent, of culinary excellence, and the camaraderie and friendships between guests, it was no surprise to see the night roll deep into the night, with the evening’s final guests parting ways just before 4am local time.

Going Above and Beyond at The Sixth iHeartRadio Music Festival

For the sixth year in a row, the iHeartRadio Music Festival brought some of the biggest names in the music industry together for two nights of back-to-back performances. The electric atmosphere of Las Vegas and a packed T-Mobile Arena welcomed the first artists to the stage on Friday night including OneRepublic, Sam Hunt, Los 5, Twenty One Pilots and the incredible vocal prowess of the one and only Sia. In a surprise appearance, Miley Cyrus joined Billy Idol on stage before a performance by U2 followed by Drake finished off the Festival’s first night and left the crowd begging for an encore. Throughout the weekend, Tequila Casa Dragones was poured backstage for artists as well as at the VIP platforms and lounges.

Britney Spears kicked off the Music Festival’s second night before country duo, Florida Georgia Line took their melodies to the Main Stage with a piano and guitars in tow. Suddenly, and through excited smiles, the duo broke into the 1997 hit single, “Backstreet’s Back,” and were joined by all five members of the Backstreet Boys for another surprise appearance as jaws everywhere dropped in surprise. The pulsating set by Cage The Elephant sent shockwaves of energy throughout the arena while performances by Ariana Grande, Zedd, Pitbull, Tears for Fears and Sting kept the audience up and out of their seats for the rest of the night. In an incredible showing of his dedication to both the Festival and to his fans across the country, Usher appeared on stage flanked by Ludacris and Lil Jon as the night’s explosive closing act after having practically just stepped off the plane from performing at New York City’s Global Citizens Festival earlier that day.

Honoring the Value of Contemporary Art in Public Spaces at The 2016 High Line Art Dinner

Friends of The Highline hosted their fourth-annual High Line Art Dinner on a warm late September evening in New York City. The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour featuring Tequila Casa Dragones Joven on the High Line’s iconic Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck. Over the years, the event has become a favorite amongst influential supporters of art, design, architecture, entertainment and philanthropy – unified by their shared commitment to expanding the role of contemporary art in the public spaces. As the setting sun lit up the sky with a dazzling display of its own, guests posed with Tony Matelli’s hyper-realistic “Sleepwalker” statue while enjoying a live musical performance before nightfall. Before guests sat down for dinner beneath the Chelsea Market passage, guests including the co-founder and Executive Director of Friends of the High Line, Robert Hammond could be seen mingling with guests including artist Tony Matelli and model, Stefanie Raben. Other attendees including Israeli artist Nir Hod and the High Line’s Director, Cecilia Alemani and Board Member, Donald R. Mullen sipped Dragones Joven before heading into the passage for dinner.

Introducing Hawaii’s International Polo Scene with Tequila Casa Dragones

This year, Hawaii Polo Life’s Jaguar vs. Land Rover Tournament drew the absolute apex of international polo talent to Honolulu for an afternoon of competition, cocktails, food, and excitement. As the event’s featured Tequila, Casa Dragones was proud to serve an elegant crowd of over 350 guests alongside our fellow attendees including Neiman Marcus and Cartier.

Players from all over the world including Mexico, Argentina and the United States clashed on the field in a fierce competition of athleticism and horsemanship. After a tight match, the four players of Team Jaguar eventually came away with the day’s trophy upon beating Team Land Rover by a final score of 7-6.

To some, Hawaii may seem like an unusual spot for a top-tiered international polo event, as the mind tends to immediately gravitate towards sports like surfing. Interestingly enough though, the sport actually has roots that run incredibly deep into the island nation’s history. The sport has been played across the island chain since the 1880’s when Hawaii was still a kingdom, and has maintained its presence throughout aspects of the nation’s culture ever since. Designed to celebrate just that, Hawaii Polo Life’s clothing line represents the fusion of Hawaiian heritage, polo culture, and their unique location in the Pacific Ocean.

Unveiling “For Future Reference” by Mexican Artist, Pedro Reyes

On September 13th, contemporary art lovers, friends, and board members of the Dallas Contemporary gathered to raise shimmering glasses of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in honor of Mexican artist, Pedro Reyes’ new exhibit, “For Future Reference.” Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to share in this exciting moment that recognized Mexican artistry and the unique talents of Pedro Reyes himself.

The exhibition creates a bridge between sculpture and systems of thought by exploring the connections between visual Greek statuary and Greek philosophy. Throughout the exhibition, Reyes explores the visual representations of famous allegories as seen in his recent sculpture, Plato’s Cave which translates the psychological concepts of the tale into an architectural space.

The evening was hosted at board member, Laree Hulshoff’s private home, which was quickly filled by elegant guests sharing a collective appreciation and love for the contemporary art world. The evening’s attendees were treated to passed hor d’oeuvres and the smooth taste of Casa Dragones Joven as they discussed and celebrated the opening of Reyes’ new exhibit.

For more information about Reyes’ For Future Reference exhibit, please visit:
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Pairing Table Dinner in San Miguel de Allende

Michelin Star chefs, David Kinch of Manresa in California and Carlo Mirarchi of Blanca in New York joined us for our second Pairing Table Dinner on a beautiful night in San Miguel de Allende. The award winning chefs collaborated on a menu of seven intricate hot and cold dishes, each one seamlessly paired with the gentle flavors of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Our guests and friends including chef Donnie Masterton of The Restaurant, chef Carlos Zamora of MOXI, chef Matteo Salas of Aperi and Bruce James of Hotel Matilda were treated to dishes including oysters in cornichon jelly, sashimi style bass, grilled chicken and morels, n’duja with fresh tortillas and more.

Celebrating the Mexican Culinary Movement with SMAFF

Tequila Casa Dragones is excited to be part of SMAFF, the San Miguel Allende Food Festival, a reflection of the Mexican culinary world and an incredible assembly of talented local chefs using local products. The two-day festival at Hacienda Los Picachos was open to the public, creating an inclusive, dynamic environment for enjoying authentic food and Casa Dragones Joven.

Supper Club Kickoff for SMAFF

A Toast with Tane and Elle

The Elle Decoration international network awarded Mexican design firm Tane with the prestigious EDIDA 2016 crystal ball award for local talent. Sylvie Ligonie of Tane and Patricia Vasconselos of Elle Décor toasted to unique Mexican craftsmanship and artistry with Casa Dragones Joven in a night of celebration and elegance.

The Four Seasons: Past and Future Gala and Benefit Dinner

We were deeply honored to celebrate and bid farewell to the historic Four Seasons restaurant at their Citymeals on Wheels benefit dinner with top chefs from across the country. Chefs Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Pecko Zantilaveevan, Jim Hutchison, and other notable culinary masters created an exquisite menu with a final Pine Nut Galette dessert by Thomas Keller paired with Casa Dragones Joven. The combined efforts of the chefs delighted attendees, brought significant support for Citymeals on Wheels, and was a noteworthy sendoff for the remarkable Four Seasons restaurant at the Seagram building in New York City.

Contemporary Cookout with Thompson Playa Del Carmen

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Hotel Thompson Playa Del Carmen in a contemporary and relaxed beachside cookout in celebration of the 4^th of July weekend. Thompson Playa Del Carmen’s executive chef Pedro Abascal, chef Rick Bayless of Chicago’s Frontera Grill, chef Paul Bentley of Magno Brasserie in Guadalajara, and chef Alfredo Villanueva of XBX Cafe in San Pedro Garza Garcia treated partygoers to dishes paired with Casa Dragones Joven. With live music, Casa Dragones Joven, and delicious Mexican cuisine like Carnitas de Pulp and Mextlapique, Thompson Playa Del Carmen set off the 4^th of July celebrations with flying colors.

The Carlota Anniversary Palomazo

Tequila Casa Dragones joined the Carlota Restaurant and Hotel in their Anniversary Palomazo, a celebration that assembled local chefs Sofía Cortina and Joaquín Cardoso of the Carlota Restaurant, and Mexican chefs Enrique Olvera, Jair Tellez, Olivier Deboise, Edo Kobayashi, Hiyoko Yakitorii-Ya, Edgar Núñez, Tomás Bermudez, Matteo Salas, and Eduardo García. In this cozy but lively event with a superb menu, guests sipped Casa Dragones Joven while visiting each chef’s specialized station to experience delightful pairings with Casa Dragones Joven.

Kicking off Sabores San Miguel Festival

Father’s Day Cigar Pairing

Just in time for Father’s Day, Tequila Casa Dragones hosted a unique pairing of cigars and Casa Dragones Joven with cigar expert Koichi Garcia at Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City. Mr. Garcia paired the Davidoff Escurio Petit Robusto cigar with Casa Dragones Joven, highlighting their complementary flavors and mouth textures. Mexico’s top sommelier, Sandra Fernandez and Chef Guillermo Martinez of La Cantina prepared a six-course menu, with each delicately prepared to pair perfectly with Casa Dragones Joven. The exciting combination of food, cigars, and Casa Dragones Joven made for a palate-pleasing afternoon that celebrated fatherhood in style.

Oysters and Casa Dragones Tequila aboard the Freedom Yacht

Tequila Casa Dragones was joined by chefs Elena Reygadas of Rosetta, Mexico City and Josh Capon of Lure Fishbar, chef Tom Colicchio, fashion designer Lela Rose, Chef Masa Takayama, chef Camilla Becerra, and restauranteur John McDonald for a spectacular evening of oysters and tequila aboard the Freedom Yacht, a beautifully restored 1920’s Trumpy.

Galería de Arte de la Embajada de México Exhibit in Tokyo

Tequila Casa Dragones traveled across the ocean to Japan with Dolce Nero Chocolate atelier for the Tokyo art exhibit, Galería de Arte de la Embajada de México. Elegant Mexican artwork and sculptures were on display, as well as personalized bottle of Casa Dragones Joven with “Mexico” written on the label in Japanese. Kanpai!

Chef Lula and Casa Dragones at Four Seasons Orlando

The combination of delicious food and Tequila Casa Dragones Joven made for a unique experience for diners at Four Seasons Orlando on the evening of May 28. Lula Martin del Campo, the accomplished Mexican chef, author, and philanthropist, created a five-course meal to be paired with Casa Dragones’ exclusive Sipping Tequila. Four Seasons’ Executive Sous Chef Samuel Faggetti created the meals along with Chef Lula. Chef Lula is the Executive Chef at HSBC Bank in Mexico City, and owns Restaurante Roca and Restaurante Carbon in Mexico. The Chefs made Achiote fish ceviche, Tequila Granita, Green Tomatillo and mushroom soup, Steak with cojita cheese sauce, Yellowtail Snapper with chayote, and Corn Brûlée Dessert. Chef Lula’s simple, colorful, and beautifully arranged recipes were a welcomed addition at Four Seasons. Working with one another and playing off of the other’s tastes and textures, these masterfully crafted courses and the Joven cocktails culminated in a truly elegant and authentic, Mexican meal.

AD HOC Showcase at Maison&Objet in Miami Beach

Tequila Casa Dragones joined the Maison&Objet event, which brought together a vibrant community of designers, architects, and property developers in Miami Beach. As Tequila Casa Dragones continues to support emerging Mexican talent, we were proud to participate in this event together with Mexican design studio, AD HOC. Known for designing spaces and creating pieces that reflect Mexico’s artisan legacy with materials and manual processes in every product, AD HOC showcased bottles of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in their beautifully crafted hand-made wooden bar.

Showcasing Mexican Designers

In honor of Mexican craftsmanship, Tequila Casa Dragones joined Dallas luxury retailer Forty Five Ten’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, showcasing the work of four top Mexican designers. Forty Five Ten’s owner, Brian Bolke hosted former Vanity Fair editor Ceciia de Sola and former W magazine accessories director Karla Martinez as they presented their fashion line, Piamita. Home accessories designer Jan Barboglio displayed her collection, Sara Beltran showcased her beach inspired Dezso fine jewelry line, while perfumer and architect Carlos Huber presented his fragrance line Arquiste.  Guests enjoyed the Honey Dragon Margarita while DJ Lucy Wrubel entertained guests at the Terrace of The Joule in Dallas. To commemorate the occasion, four Joven bottles, personalized with “Forty Five Ten,” were created.

Women’s Forum Mexico at Palacio de Hierro

As part of our commitment to support female leadership, Tequila Casa Dragones was joined by Altaír Jarabo, Jacqueline Franjou, María del Carmen Bernal and Lourdes Berho and luxury retailer Palacio de Hierro, in Mexico City, for the first ever Women’s Forum Mexico. Casa Dragones and Palacio De Hierro hosted an intimate opening dinner where Casa Dragones Joven was served, as well as a closing cocktail event where Casa Dragones Blanco was served. Celebrating strong women, the Women’s Forum emphasized, “actions and solutions to open new social and economic opportunities, and the need and importance of involving everyone in processes of change.”

Daniela Villegas Launches Collection with Salvatore Ferragamo

Tequila Casa Dragones Joven was honored to join top Mexican jewelry designer Daniela Villegas, for her collection launch with Salvatore Ferragamo. Inspired by nature and hand made with a strong emphasis in the detail, the capsule collection, “Liberta,” was simultaneously launched in Mexico, Japan and the US. Guests included, Maximiliano Villegas, Oscar Madrazo, Aldo Rendón, Xuxu, María de la Fuente, Eva Hughes, Ariadne Grant and Brenda Diaz. While admiring the latest collection at Salvatore Ferragamo’s Santa Fe boutique in Mexico City, guests also enjoyed catered hors d’oeuvres from The Hidden Kitchen and Tequila Casa Dragones Joven.

La Buena Barra Tasting

Casa Dragones CEO Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, invited special VIP guests to the dynamic and warm atmosphere of contemporary restaurant La Buena Barra in Mexico City, for an intimate tasting of Tequila Casa Dragones. The rustic, yet elegant, menu of La Buena Barra was perfect for pairing with Casa Dragones Joven, while mixologist, Manuel Media, combined Casa Dragones Blanco, elderflower and aloe vera to craft a special cocktail, Dragon Rosa, for the event. Guests were also treated to signed bottles by our expert in-house calligrapher.

Quintonil’s 4th Anniversary Celebration

Tequila Casa Dragones was honored to join Quintonil, #6, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, as they celebrated their 4th anniversary. Chef Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores invited top chefs from Guadalajara to participate in the momentous occasion, including Paul Bentley from Magno Brasserie, Jesús Escalera from La Postrería, and Francisco Ruano from Alcalde. A signature Casa Dragones Blanco cocktail, the Frozen Nopal Margarita, was crafted for the lunch portion of the menu. Guests were also treated to an exclusive menu paired with Casa Dragones Joven, including corn salad, octopus terrine, avocado tartare, tamalitos, oysters, and more.

Scott Conant Dinner at Scarpetta for SOBEWFF

Tequila Casa Dragones joined James Beard Award-winning chef and restauranteur Scott Conant for an intimate dinner at Scarpetta during this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Chefs, media, culinary insiders and tastemakers gathered for a delectable dish of truffle risotto with egg and oxtail sumo paired beautifully with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. “In this particular dish, truffle works so well with Casa Dragones,” said Scott Conant. “This has a richness to it, this risotto. It’s going to stand up to the alcohol content of the tequila. The truffle notes go so well with the grassiness of the tequila.”

Chef Paul Bentley and Chef Jesus Escalera at La Casa Dragones

Tequila Casa Dragones brought together renowned Australian chef, Paul Bentley, owner of Jalisco restaurant MAGNO Brasserie and notable Spanish pastry chef, Jesus Escalera, owner of La Postrería bakery, also in Jalisco. The two culinary masters delighted guests at La Casa Dragones in San Miguel de Allende with an evening consisting of 5 courses and two desserts inspired by the complex notes and aromas of Casa Dragones Joven. The intimate atmosphere with personalized bottles of Joven welcomed Chef Matteo Salas, Alberto Laposse, Donnie Masterton, Sally and Roy Azar, Regine and Francois Sicart and Sandra Vázquez to an unforgettable evening. Guests’ palates were spoiled with carefully crafted dishes like Tartine Rhubarb and goat’s cheese and a caramel sphere filled with foamed yogurt, sprinkled with flowers and seasonal fruits.

Hans Ulrich Obrist Book Launch in Los Angeles

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Eugenio López, art collector and founder of Museo Jumex, along with Moisés Cosío, Bettina Korek, and Hans Ulrich Obrist to celebrate the publication of Hans Ulrich Obrist’s book ‘Conversations in Mexico’ in his Los Angeles home. ‘Conversations in Mexico‘ beautifully captures how the Mexican cultural scene has pivoted several times to cultivate a wholly radical and innovative aesthetic, one that is illuminated by Mexican architecture, people, art, music, politics and literature. As a prelude to this year’s Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair, an event showcasing and celebrating the international artists’ book community, the evening comprised of dinner and conversation for guests, including Jori Finkel of the New York Times, Christina Martinez of Artforum, Elizabeth Chandler from C Magazine, Ben Goldhirsh from GOOD Magazine, and Gary Baum from the Hollywood Reporter. Casa Dragones Joven was paired with hors d’oeuvres and desserts, such as spicy beef tendon chip, hamachi tacos, and lobster rolls, and personalized bottles were also created for this special occasion.

Art and Activism with Ethan Hawke, Nick Cave and Michelle Alexander

Tequila Casa Dragones joined artists and activists Ethan Hawke, Nick Cave and Michelle Alexander at the home of Curatious founder Holly Hager for an event with ArtBridge and Demos, with host committee chairs Arnold Lehman (Director Emeritus of the Brooklyn Museum) and Dustin Yellin (founder, Pioneer Works). Host committee members included Rich Benjamin, Alexis Bittar, Nina Collins, Rodney Durso, Melissa Feldman, Bob Herbert, Lisa Kim, Julie Lilien, Heather McGhee and Cassim Shepard, Lucy Mayo and Spencer Kympton, Stephen Pierson, Lucien Rothenstein, and Robert Shapiro.

An Elegant Dinner with Ryan Seacrest

Tequila Casa Dragones hosted an elegant dinner with Ryan Seacrest at Bouchon in Los Angeles, a three-Michelin star restaurant owned by famed Chef Thomas Keller. Chef de Cuisine, Dave Hands, delighted guests with three classic French courses paired exclusively with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven, such as Oysters with Tokyo Turnip & Meyer Lemon Purée, Salade de Cresson et d’Endives, and Tartare de Saumon. A Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco signature cocktail, the “Otoño Verde,” was also crafted for this special event by head sommelier, Andrew Adelson, who complemented the smooth citrus notes of Casa Dragones Blanco with Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, and lime juice.

Brunch Hosted by Enrique Olvera and David Kinch at Moxi Restaurant

Award-winning chef Enrique Olvera invited chef David Kinch to join him in hosting brunch at Olvera’s Moxi restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Hotel Matilda’s fifth anniversary. Chef David Kinch is the Chef-Proprietor of Michelin-star restaurant Manresa, in Los Gatos, California. Over 100 guests including Spook Stream, Spencer Tunick, Gonzalo Lebrija, Bruce James and Bao Ong enjoyed an exclusive pairing of granola crisp grilled oysters and shrimp aguachile with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven, masterfully prepared by chef Kinch. Other exciting menu items included seafood pozole, guava french toast, shellfish miso grilled pineapple and yogurt garden scones. Salud to Hotel Matilda for their continued excellence in service and hospitality.

Olivier Mosset’s Exhibit at The Power Station in Dallas

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Dallas influencers, art and fashion enthusiasts for a private opening of Olivier Mosset’s Plan B exhibit at The Power Station, a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to providing a platform for ambitious contemporary art projects in Dallas, Texas. Guests included Robyn Siegel, Cindy Schwartz, Peter Doroshenko of Dallas Contemporary, Claire Dewar, Sharon and Michael Young, Courtney Sinelli, Christina Rees and Alden and Janelle Pinnell. Signature Honey Dragones Margarita cocktails crafted with Tequila Casa Dragones were served. Housed in a Power & Light building constructed in 1920, artists are invited to respond to the raw character of the architecture, offering an alternative to the traditional gallery and museum context.

LAND Annual Art Auction and Benefit

LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division), the visionary organization committed to curating site-specific public art exhibitions, recently hosted its 6th annual art auction and benefit All Souls Eve. Held at the fabulous Ebell of Los Angeles, the night included a decadent dinner, auctions, dancing, and live performances. Guests from the high-profile worlds of fashion, art, technology, and entertainment, including Director and curator of Los Angeles Nomadic Division, Shamim M. Momin, actress Ellen Page, chef Craig Thornton, artist Yung Jake, gallery owner, Shulamit Nazarian, and jewelry designer, Marcy Miller. The event commenced with an elegant toast with Casa Dragones Joven Tequila, followed by a live auction that included a weekend stay at historic La Casa Dragones, our home in San Miguel de Allende, and a special edition Gabriel Orozco bottle.

Paralelo Norte 2015

Dedicated to promoting regional cuisine and fostering the innovative gastronomic community, Paralelo Norte recently celebrated its second edition in Monterrey. Considered the Mesamérica of the northern part of Mexico and connected to Colectivo Mexicano de Cocina, gourmet and culinary events saw press and personalities from the Mexican “foodie” scene join forces and share ideas with lauded Mexican chefs and professionals, such as Jorge Vallejo, Edgar Nuñez, Joan Roca, Josefina Santa Cruz, Adan Paredes, and Pablo Salas. As the chosen tequila for the festivities, Casa Dragones Joven was specially paired with the first dinner course served at renowned new restaurant Koli.

Galerie Chantal Crousel’s 35 Anniversary

Tequila Casa Dragones joined France’s prominent Galerie Chantal Crousel in Paris to celebrate 35 years of breaking boundaries in contemporary art with artists such as Gabriel Orozco, Danh Vo, Abraham Cruzvillegas and many more. Over 200 guests from the international art world attended the event, including artists Dahn Vo and Gabriel Orozco, Pepe Kuri, Rikrit Tiravanija and Rosario Nadal. The night included a cocktail hour at Cirque d’hiver, followed by an elegant dinner served in the stunning Napoleon stables. Guests enjoyed Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks and a remarkable night of performances and dancing. Casa Dragones Joven was honored to be part of this important moment in contemporary art and commemorated the occasion with personalized bottles for the gallery.

One-year Anniversary of Cosme Restaurant

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Chef Enrique Olvera, Chef Elena Reygadas from Rosetta Restaurant, actor John Leguizamo, Mexican Consul General of New York Ambassador Sandra Fuentes Berain, Chef Benito Molina from Manzanilla Restaurant, Chef Mikel Alonso from Biko Restaurant, Chef Jose Manuel Baños from Pitiona Restaurant, Carlo Mirarchi, Drew Nieporent, Adam Goldberg, and many others to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Cosme NYC. Chef Enrique Olvera prepared two seated 4-course dinners, including a pumpkin spice tamal topped with allspice ice cream paired with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. At the after party, held at Cosme, guests enjoyed Casa Dragones Blanco served on the rocks with a twist of grapefruit. Casa Dragones commemorated this milestone with personalized bottles of Casa Dragones Joven.

Cosme serves contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine with dishes rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions. Chef Enrique also owns Pujol in Mexico City, known as one of the Mexico’s finest restaurants and no. 16 on the S. Pellegrino’s The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Frieze Week in London

The world’s leading art galleries and some of the most renowned contemporary artists were in London this past week for the annual art fair Frieze London in Regent’s Park, where notable galleries including Kurimanzutto, Marian Goodman, Chantal Crousel, Pace, Helly Nahmed and others displayed their works to thousands of collectors, and art lovers. Other exciting events this week included Frieze Masters, Frieze Films, Frieze Projects, the Sculpture Park in Regent’s Park, and an exciting opening exhibit at the Tate Modern by Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas called “Empty Lot”. 

Chinati Weekend 2015

This past weekend, Tequila Casa Dragones proudly supported the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas. This year’s Chinati Weekend featured a new special exhibition of work by Charlotte Posenenske and Peter Roehr, along with talks, performances, the annual benefit dinner, and a special sunrise viewing of this incredible exhibition. Guests, including the Chinati Board of Trustees members and electronic music artists Chromeo, enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco signature cocktail “La Mordida,” a blood orange-habanero margarita, and Tequila Casa Dragones Joven throughout the weekend, while taking in the iconic collections of art.

Abraham Cruzvillegas’ Opening of “Empty Lot” at Tate Modern

Casa Dragones was pleased to join Kurimanzutto, Thomas Dane Gallery, Regen Projects and Galerie Chantal Crousel to celebrate Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas’ exciting opening of “Empty Lot” at the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. The party was held at the expansive Village Underground in Shoreditch, London on Monday night and featured the creative and astounding cuisine of Chef Elena Reygadas, paired with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Later, Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks was served as guests celebrated and danced into the night. Notable guests included Gabriel Orozco, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Monica Manzutto, Jose Kuri, Diego Luna, director Alfonso Cuarón, and more. Casa Dragones created special personalized bottles for the artist, using the phrase Lote Baldio, meaning Empty Lot in Spanish. Empty Lot is a massive sculpture created by two large stepped triangular platforms with scaffolding, supporting a grid of triangular wooden planters, and representing the artist ongoing interest in ancient agricultural methods of Mexico City, and temporary architecture.

Chiles en Nogada with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven

Chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita from Mexico City’s Azul Condesa paired one of the most iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine, Chiles en Nogada with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Discover more select chef pairings by top chefs from the U.S and Mexico here.

Tequila Casa Dragones and Commune Celebrate Modern Architecture in Los Angeles

Tequila Casa Dragones was thrilled to join Pam Shamshiri of LA-based design studio Commune to celebrate the reveal of her new home in Laurel Canyon Hills, California to an intimate group of friends. Guest included co-founder of Commune Pam Shamshiri, co-founder and CEO of Casa Dragones Bertha González Nieves, artist Doug Aitken, Lily Johnson White and Sandy White, Megan Conway, Laurence Lowe, Becca Parrish, and Lauren Fonda, among others.

Designed by early modernist architect, Rudolph Schindler, Shamshiri’s stunning Lechner House served as an elegant backdrop for guests to enjoy Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila and Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks, while taking in breathtaking sunset views.

It was an elegant evening honoring the movement of modern architecture in America, and Casa Dragones was proud to be a part of it.

The Official Tequila of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Tequila Casa Dragones was very proud to be the Official Tequila of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, held for the very first time in Mexico City, honoring the finest chefs and restaurants in Latin America. This year, Casa Dragones was served at the honorary Chefs Feast the day before the awards ceremony, held at Club de Banqueros. Tequila Casa Dragones Joven was paired with a tantalizing red snapper, shrimp, scallops and octopus appetizer, complimented with strawberries, passion fruit and chili.

During the award ceremony held at Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Casa Dragones was displayed at an exclusive bar, where Latin America’s culinary elite celebrated their wins by enjoying Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila and Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks.

Congratulations to all the winners, and especially to our Mexican friends who took home awards, including Enrique Olvera of Pujol, Jorge Vallejo of Quintonil, Elena Reygadas of Rosetta, Martha Ortiz of Dulce Patria, Chapa Mikel Alonso, Gerard Bellver and Bruno Oteiza of Biko, Guillermo González Beristán of Pangea, Juan Pareja of Amaranta, Edgar Núñez of Sud 777, Eduardo García of Maximo Bistrot, and Gerardo Vázquez Lugo of Nicos. Casa Dragones was honored to take part in this historic event celebrating Mexican culinary excellence.

Tequila Casa Dragones at Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurant’s Chefs Feast

To celebrate the best chefs in Latin America and Mexican culinary excellence, Casa Dragones Joven was served at Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurant’s Chefs Feast at the magnificent Club de Banqueros in Mexico City.  The Latin culinary world’s finest enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Joven paired with ceviche made with red snapper, shrimp, scallops and octopus, complimented with strawberries and chili. 

The celebration continues tonight as the 50 Best Latin American Restaurants awards are announced.

Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Gearing up to celebrate Latin American culinary excellence next week at the ‪#‎LatAm50Best‬ with Casa Dragones, the beloved tequila of the culinary industry. Discover more here.

Mexico’s Independence Day with Tequila Casa Dragones

On September 15th, Tequila Casa Dragones joined the Mexican Consul General of New York, Ambassador Sandra Fuentes-Berain, for an intimate evening atop New York’s Empire State Building in honor of Mexico’s 205th Anniversary. Guests including Bob Pittman, CEO of iheartMedia and Bertha González-Nieves, CEO of Tequila Casa Dragones, enjoyed Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila and canapés from La Palapa, as Ambassador Sandra Fuentes-Berain held the Mexican flag and exclaimed “El Grito”, the official cry of Mexican Independence. The highlight of the evening was at sundown, as the Empire State Building, one of the most famous buildings in the world, was illuminated green, white and red, the official patriotic colors of Mexico.

Tequila Casa Dragones Joins the 2015 Highline Art Dinner

Tequila Casa Dragones joined some of New York’s most influential supporters from the worlds of art, design, architecture, entertainment, real estate, fashion, and philanthropy for the 2015 Highline Art Dinner. Guests including Robert Hammond, Catie and Don Marron, Olafur Eliasson, Cecilia Dean, Nari Ward, Cecilia Alemani, Pippa Cohen, Zoe Buckman, Sarah Sze, Jose Parla, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Josh Lucas, Hermione and David Heller, Shelley Fox Aarons, Phil Aarons, Terence Koh, and Nir Hod enjoyed a beautiful evening to celebrate High Line Art’s commitment to expanding the role of contemporary art in the life of public spaces.

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence

Many people are familiar with the story of Hidalgo and Mexican Independence Day of 1810. But little is known of the men who helped spark that movement in the late 1700’s. At that time, San Miguel de Allende was situated at the crossroads of the lucrative silver trade in Mexico. The Dragones of San Miguel, an elite cavalry of the Queen’s army who had been in Mexico for four generations, garnered much influence and power in business and trade throughout the region. The Dragones eventually formed alliances with influential leaders in the church, including Hildalgo, to seek independence from Spain. General Ignacio Allende, head of the cavalry and leader of the Dragones, worked closely with Hidalgo to spark the movement of Mexican Independence. On September 15th, 1810, Hidalgo notoriously rang the bell and exclaimed El Grito! marking the beginning of Mexico’s Independence Movement.

Today, 205 years later, Tequila Casa Dragones is inspired by this remarkable history. This year, celebrate your spirit of independence on September 15^th by serving Casa Dragones Joven at your dinner party or as an elegant toast. Viva Mexico!

Creating Exquisite Pairings with Casa Dragones Joven

At Moxi Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, renowned Mexican chefs Enrique Olvera and Alejandro Ruiz created an exquisite and original multi-course dinner paired with Casa Dragones Joven as part of their collaborative Supper Club menu. Hotel Matilda hosts the Supper Club at Moxi several times a year, bringing guest chefs to cook with Chef Enrique Olvera, who enjoys international recognition for his restaurant, Pujol, which holds the #16 spot on the San Pellegrino list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Guest Chef Alejandro Ruiz is widely known as the authority on Oaxacan cuisine, and his dining room in the Casa Oaxaca Hotel earned a spot on the 2014 San Pellegrino list of the 50 Best Restaurants of Latin America.

The two leading chefs created an imaginative culinary experience for their guests, pairing Casa Dragones Joven with Creamy Coconut, Nicuatole and Lemon Granita.

Playing with Craftsmanship

In honor of handmade luxury and craftsmanship, Casa Dragones proudly participated in a competition of stylish proportions. Hosted by Natasha Esch and Matt Coffin, this year’s fourth annual Backgammon Tournament at MONC XIII featured games played over artisanal, bespoke backgammon boards designed by Geoffrey Parker. Guests nurtured their competitive spirit while sipping Tequila Casa Dragones Joven, and enjoying cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco. Catering by Moby’s rounded out an elegant night in Sag Harbor. Until next year!

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National Tequila Day

Celebrate this year’s National Tequila Day on July 24^th the elegant way: with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven or Casa Dragones Blanco. Create a sophisticated pairing with the World’s Best Sipping Tequila, or craft your own signature cocktail with the pure essence of agave.

Try the Pink Panther, crafted by James Beard Award winner, Jim Meehan, and award-winning chef Enrique Olvera. This refreshing mixture of grapefruit juice, agave syrup and Orchard Street Celery Shrub accentuates the citrus notes found in Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco.

Order Tequila Casa Dragones Joven or Blanco online today and get ready to celebrate in style.

The Perfect Earth Project

The Perfect Earth Project founder Edwina von Gal kicked off her summer Grass Roots event series with Casa Dragones this past July 4th weekend. A non-profit organization, Perfect Earth Project advocates toxin-free lawn and landscape management and leverages its grassroots movements to reach its goal of 40 million acres of toxin-free lawns within 10 years. This inaugural Hamptons effort, hosted at Kerstin and Will Meyer’s certified “PRFCT” home on Accabonac Harbor, featured Casa Dragones Joven specially paired with East Coast oysters and Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks garnished with local Springs edible flowers. Guests included Kim Catrall, Cindy Sherman, Brad Johns, Athena Calderone, Lincoln Pilcher, and Carolyn Murphy among others.

Casa Dragones is delighted to support the project and help raise awareness about the importance of toxin-free environments. For more information click here.

Aspen After Hours

For the fifth year in a row, Casa Dragones hosted what has become one of the most highly anticipated parties of the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Top chefs, media and industry insiders such as Michelle Bernstein, Gail Simmons, Eric Ripert, George Mendes, Michael White and Drew Nieporent gathered around a striking display of Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila paired with an extraordinary selection of oysters by Caribou Club. The bright, crisp, citrus notes of Casa Dragones Joven paired beautifully with the creamy, briny flavors of the oysters, allowing guests to share in a moment of pure indulgence.

Adding to the excitement, celebrity chef Scott Conant and award-winning mixologist Jim Meehan of PDT collaborated during a jamming session, in which they joined together to create an original Casa Dragones Blanco cocktail inspired by summers on the Italian coast. A variety of specialty ingredients were provided for Conant and Meehan to spontaneously craft a cocktail featuring Casa Dragones Blanco along with aperitif, basil leaf and rosé, which they named “Miranda.”

In between taking photo booth snaps and dancing to DJ Rawdon’s music selections, guests tasted flavorful bites from the Caribou Club such as bison sliders, spicy tuna & crispy rice, lobster rolls and truffle fries.

Until next year!

Your One-of-a-Kind Father

Deserves a one-of-a-kind gift

Your father is one of a kind. Show your appreciation by giving him a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift for Father’s Day. You can now order a personalized bottle of Casa Dragones Joven with your father’s name or a brief message beautifully scripted by an expert calligrapher on the label. Order online here or contact Sherry Lehmann Wine & Spirits at 212-838-7500.

This unique and memorable gift makes is sure to make a statement that the world’s best dad deserves only the best.

Danh Vo Special Edition

Venice Biennale 2015

Often inspired by the landscape of his locale, Danish-Vietnamese artist Danh Vo, who currently resides in Mexico, was inspired by the tradition and spirit of Casa Dragones and our shared passion for Mexican culture and the arts.

As part of his installation of mothertongue at the Danish Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 56th International Art Exhibition, Danh Vo deliberately places a bottle of Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila on a 1949 Danish wooden table inlaid with 30 silver coins.

Casa Dragones hosted a party honoring the exhibition at the Danish Pavillion, where guests, artists and curators including Danh Vo, Suzanne Ghez, Marian Goodman, Mauricio Guillén and Rirkrit Tiravanija enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks.

“Danh Vo is one of the most important and innovative figures on the international art scene,” says the Danish Arts Foundation’s Committee for Visual Arts Project Funding, who selected the Vo to represent Denmark at this year’s Venice Biennale.

To celebrate this remarkable curation, Casa Dragones and Danh Vo have created a new Special Edition 56th Venice Biennale – Danish Pavilion collection. Each bottle is directed by the artist and hand-inscribed with calligraphy by the artist’s father, Phung, whose beautiful calligraphy is often present in his work.

Special Edition bottles are available for sale at the Danish Pavilion and participating galleries representing Vo’s work.  For more information, contact SpecialEdition@CasaDragones.com

Celebrate The New Year in Style

It’s that time of the year. Time to be thankful for the year behind us, and hopeful for the year to come. So why not celebrate with Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila, the most elegant way to ring in the New Year. Find out where to toast to 2015 at a bar or restaurant near you. Or bring the World’s #1 Sipping Tequila to your New Year’s party by contacting our Concierge to order. Our Concierge is available to coordinate all your gifting needs this season.

Happy New Year and Salud!

Give the Holiday Best

This holiday, give the perfect gift of Tequila Casa Dragones Special Edition Holiday Gift Set to discerning friends and family. This Special Edition Gift Set includes two-hand-engraved Riedel tequila glasses, as well as a limited edition bottle of Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila. Personalization is also available.

Make a unique statement with this one-of-a-kind gift and order online here. Or simply contact our Concierge, who can personally coordinate all your gifting needs this holiday season.

A Unique Centerpiece

While many will be bringing wine to this week’s celebrations, show your excellent taste by bringing Casa Dragones Joven, a unique centerpiece for your elegant Thanksgiving dinner party.

For your host who appreciates handcrafted quality, Casa Dragones Joven comes in a beautiful crystal decanter, which is hand-engraved by Mexican artisans. Each limited edition bottle is signed and numbered by hand. So no two bottles are ever the same.

Find out where to buy your unique Thanksgiving gift right here. Or simply contact our Concierge, who can personally handle all your gifting needs this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ballroom Marfa Benefit Gala in New York City

Casa Dragones joined guests Sofia Coppola, Naomi Campbell, Luke Wilson, Martha Stewart, Rainer Judd, Lauren Santo Domingo, Andres Santo Domingo, Reed Krakoff and Co-Founders Fairfax Dorn and Virginia Liebermann for the annual Ballroom Marfa New York Benefit Gala, held in the incredible Prince George Ballroom in New York City.

A benefit auction featuring the works of Maryam Amiryani, Rashid Johnson, Sam Falls, Sue Williams, Dana Shutz, Aaron Curry and many more, was held to support Ballroom Marfa’s innovative programming, securing essential support for the future, and continuing the mission of creating and sharing groundbreaking art and culture locally, nationally and internationally.

Casa Dragones Joven was poured for a special toast to the organizers during dinner. For the cocktail lovers, bartender Frank Stilo crafted the Marfa, My Dear exclusively for the event, made with Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and simple syrup.

Graham Reynolds and his 11-piece band, performed the first installment in The Marfa Triptych: The Country & Western Big Band Suite.

Bring Elegance to the Table

This Thanksgiving, bring your host a gift that underscores your good taste with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven, dubbed “The Tastemakers’ Top Tequila”, by Forbes, or Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, voted #1 Blanco Tequila by Epicurious, and named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2014. Tequila Casa Dragones makes a memorable gift, and a stunning addition to any table setting.

Our Concierge is also available to personally coordinate all your gifting needs this holiday season.

Spotlight on Mexico City

The secret is out – as tastemakers continue to discover everything Mexico has to offer, Mexico City is becoming the world’s next ‘it’ destination.

Vogue calls Mexico City “The Coolest Megalopolis in the World.” Next time you visit Mexico City, sip Casa Dragones alongside elegant pairings at some of our favorite locations – Roma’s Contramar, Enrique Olvera’s Pujol, Puebla 109, and Melody Nelson. We also recommend Dulce Patria, Rosetta, and Chapulin.

See more pairings from top Mexico City restaurants, and discover where you can enjoy Casa Dragones in Mexico City.

Artadia Live Auction

Casa Dragones joined art patrons for the 15th Anniversary Benefit Auction for Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue, a national nonprofit that provides artists with unrestricted, merit-based support and fosters connections to a network of opportunities.

Held at the home of Karen and Dennis Mehiel in New York City, guests sipped Tequila Casa Dragones Joven while bidding in a live auction with Sotheby’s auctioneer Gabriela Palmieri featuring works by Cindy Sherman, Bosco Sodi, Luis Gispert, Máximo González and more.

Sipping on the High Line

Guests joined Friends of the High Line for an intimate dinner and Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila on the Diller-von Furstenberg Sundeck above New York’s iconic Chelsea Market.

This year marked the 2^nd annual fundraising event for High Line Art, celebrating Friends of the High Line’s commitment to expanding the role of contemporary art in the life of public spaces and pushing the limits of what public art can be.

Tickets from this year’s event support a monumental site-specific installation on the just-opened High Line at the Rail Yards by world-renowned artist Adrián Villar Rojas, now open until Summer 2015.

Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Curator & Director of High Line Art, and produced by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art invites artists to think
of creative ways to engage with the uniqueness of the architecture, history, and design of the High Line.

A Toast to Mexican Pride and Heritage

The 5^th of May, or Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Though a national holiday in Mexico, larger celebrations are usually reserved for the more momentous occasion of September 16^th, Mexican Independence Day.

In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo marks one of the most important days of the year to celebrate Mexican culture. This year, celebrate Cinco de Mayo the authentically Mexican way, with a glass of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven, for an elegant toast to Mexican pride and heritage. Find Tequila Casa Dragones at a store near you.