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This cocktail gets stirred in a special mixing glass and calls for 2 dashes of Black Walnut Bitters
What is New Fashioned
100
Its the minimum percentage of corn that Bourbon must have, to legally be called Bourbon.
What is 51%
100
It's the acid found in grape stems and skins and in oak fermentation casks; creates drying sensation in mouth
What are Tannins
100
This steak is not always Prime
What is Filet
100
The first and last name of the man Ruth bought her steakhouse from
Who is Chris Matulich
200
This brand of Rum is currently being used in an old Happy Hour favorite.
What is Cruzan Rum
200
Made from French "snap frost" grapes, this vodka is famously represented by a major rap mogul.
What is Ciroc Vodka
200
It's the term used to describe champagnes that are "slightly sweet".
What is Demi-Sec
200
It's Ruth's favorite steak
What is NY Strip
200
It's the birthplace of Ruth and our WiFi password
What is happyjack
300
The exact recipe and garnish for the Ruby Red Greyhound
What is one and a half ounces of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka, half ounce of St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, one and a half ounce of Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, half ounce of Fresh Lime Juice, half ounce of Simple Syrup, 2 dashes of Fee Bros. Grapefruit Bitters, topped with Soda Water Soda Water
300
Austin is famous for this well known clear spirit
What is Titos
300
The percentage required to identify a wine as a specific varietal.
What is 75% minimum
300
The three cows we get our steaks from
What are Angus, Hereford, and Short Horn
300
The dollar amount Ruth paid for Chris Steak House
What is $18,000
400
A twist on a southern cocktail known as the Seelbach
What is The Gold Standard
400
This French orange flavored cognac was created in 1888. It is commonly used in mixed drinks and desserts.
What is Grand Marnier
400
Red Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of these grapes
What are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec
400
The length of time our beef is "wet-aged"
What is 24-28 days
400
The name of the 1965 hurricane that devastated New Orleans. During this hurricane, Ruth lost power to the restaurant and cooked all of the meat she had for the victims and workers
What is Hurricane Betsy
500
2 ounces Makers Mark Bourbon, 1 ounce Fonseca BIN27 Reserve Ruby Port, half ounce of Simple Syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters, and 2 Speared Blackberries
What is Port of Manhattan
500
The cognac is manufactured using wine grapes from the Grande Champagne territory of Cognac, France. It is blended from 1200 eaux de vie, from 40 to 100 year-old. It is aged in oak barrels, that are several hundred years old, in its own cellar.
What is Louis XIII
500
Commonly called noble rot, this is a fungus that affects grapes in certain conditions of high, cool humidity attributed to the end of the growing season. The resulting grapes have much higher sugar levels than normal.
What is Botrytis Cinerea
500
The length of time our cattle is fed corn and the amount they weigh when done being fed
What is 150 to 180 days and 1100 to 1200 pounds
500
The location of the first franchised Ruth's Chris
What is Baton Rouge in 1977