Savor the Flavors of Summer at Tequila in the Gardens
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Doors Open at 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM
Rollins Mansion Gardens, Des Moines
$150 per person (includes five-course dinner, curated tequila pairings, and gratuity)
Step into a summer evening unlike any other.
Join us at the iconic Rollins Mansion for Tequila in the Gardens — a chef-curated five-course culinary experience, each course paired with a handcrafted tequila cocktail designed to awaken the senses.
From zesty Latin American inspiration to Asian and Southern fusion, each dish brings bold global flavors to the table — all set in the lush, blooming gardens of Des Moines’ most elegant estate.
Enjoy each course with a tequila cocktail created to complement and elevate the dish — while dining al fresco in one of Des Moines’ most breathtaking settings.
Cash bar available (beer, wine, additional cocktails – cards only)
Open seating – please arrive with your party
Limited seats available!
Reserve now for a summer night of flavor, spirit, and garden ambiance.
Menu
1st Course
Chorizo & queso crema-stuffed fried zucchini blossoms with roast tomato chimichurri, candied lime, and blood orange granita
Cocktail Pairing: Paloma
2nd Course
Korean braised short rib spring roll with grilled bok choy, pickled ginger, jicama, Thai peanut sauce, Mexican burnt peanuts, and fresh cilantro
Cocktail Pairing: Mezcal margarita
3rd Course
Cajun grilled shrimp & nopales rangoon with pineapple coulis, sweet chili Berkwood Farms bacon lardon, crispy onions, and fried sweet basil
Cocktail Pairing: Ranch water
4th Course
Ancho grilled octopus over coconut rice-stuffed Chile relleno with mango chutney, sweet corn shoots, and Hatch chile agave drizzle
Cocktail Pairing: Blood orange margarita
Dessert Course
Strawberry tamale with coffee cinnamon crème anglaise and blueberry reduction
Cocktail Pairing: Blanco tequila vanilla sidecar
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