Tequila & Brand Ambassador Ruben Aceves Vidrio

Tequila & Brand Ambassador Ruben Aceves Vidrio

The exquisite patio of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in Ojai, California was the scene for the celebration of the Casa Herradura Tequila, which included an excellent presentation by Ruben Aceves Vidrio, Director of International Brand Development, tastings of Silver, Reposado and Anejo tequila’s, unique plates created by Executive Chef Georg Paulussen using Casa Herradura tequila as the main ingredient.

Ceviche Shooters

Ceviche Shooters

Cocktails included a beautiful Herradura Paloma, made with grapefruit juice, squirt, Herradura Silver Tequila and lime juice. An outstanding Sangrita was a huge hit, and was made with tomato juice, limes, chile powder, Herradura Tequila, salt and pepper.

Tequila Mini-tacos

Tequila Mini-tacos

Mini-burgers made with tequila, avocado, onion, chiles and peppers were delicious, as were the beautiful petit tacos and ceviche shooters. Dessert included a lemon-tequila sorbet, and gourmet chocolates made with lemon-lime, tequila, chocolate ganache, dark chocolate and covered with sea salt that were the perfect sweet ending to the evening.

Gourmet Tequila Chocolates

Gourmet Tequila Chocolates

The delivery of a Casa Herradura special barrel to the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa was cause for this delightful celebration, which was attended by a bevy of local Ojai business associates, hotel executives, representatives from Herradura and some very lucky media guests. Congratulations to Casa Herradura, Chef Paulussen and his staff on a magical party overlooking the Ojai Valley Inn golf course. For additional information visit: www.herradura.com.

Herradura Tequila Products

Herradura Tequila Products

by Bonnie Carroll