Kevin Hopper

Most people who enjoy an adult beverage from time to time have a go-to spirit. I myself am a whiskey and gin …

If you are like me, your first experience with mezcal likely came from a miniature bottle of Monte Alban or D…

At most modern bars worth their salt these days, you'll find a half dozen or more small bottles lined up on t…

With the winter party season at its peak, winter warmers are likely being poured in taverns everywhere as you…

As the winter cold sets in, many tipplers naturally and excitedly turn their attention to warm drinks like Ir…

I like to continually challenge my palate by eating or drinking things that at first don't go down well. But …

Bitter is perhaps the least desired flavor. But note that it is still a flavor on your palate. How do you lik…

What makes a great cocktail? That's easy: striking a balance of flavors - sweet, salty, bitter, sour. There a…

A woman walked into my bar recently and said she had heard we make great martinis. I said we did. She then as…

Out of all the American inventions - the cotton gin, jazz, the light bulb, the phonograph - I'm going to say …

The benefits of vinegar are purported to be many - helps weight loss, whitens teeth, lowers blood sugar level…

Despite the numerous fruity, slushy, banana-laden versions that have been developed over the years, the daiqu…

The summer heat can be completely annoying. We all love to say this is the best time of the year, but is it r…

Summer heat pairs well with low-alcohol liqueurs like the French apertif Lillet Blanc, laced with sweet honey…