Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have named Christopher Hopkins as resort mixologist. Drawing upon his extensive background and knowledge of the beverage industry, Hopkins will focus on educating the staff with training courses to maintain consistency while creating seasonal cocktail menus and standardizing recipes.
“It is an exciting opportunity to be able to join the ranks of the talented food and beverage team at Wynn,” said Hopkins. “I look forward to creating a variety of innovative cocktail menus with my signature touches for the resort’s guests to experience and enjoy.”
In his short tenure at Wynn, Hopkins has already introduced new cocktails to the menu at the recently renovated Wing Lei such as the Jade Empress, made with Casa Noble Blanco tequila, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, Perfect Puree pear, lime juice and ginger syrup as well as the Golden Flower, crafted with Kai Coconut-Pandan, Velvet Falernum, lime juice, Perfect Puree mango, and cardamom-infused honey syrup, garnished with an edible white flower and gold flake.
Prior to taking the helm at Wynn Las Vegas, Hopkins served as property mixologist at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a bartender for the DJT Lounge and Restaurant at Trump International Hotel and was the head bartender at SOHO House Group in London.
With more than 16 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry, Hopkins has participated in numerous showcases at the South Beach, Los Angeles and New York Food and Wine Festivals. He also served as a cocktail consultant for The Merrywell, in his hometown of Perth and also Melbourne, Australia.
ABOUT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are two luxury hotel and casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The iconic travel destinations are operated by international resort developer Wynn Resorts, recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world. Wynn Las Vegas opened on April 28, 2005 and has been recognized as the best resort in Nevada on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” for five consecutive years. The resort features 2,714 lavish guest rooms and suites, more than 111,000 square feet of state-of-the-art casino space, 14 casual and fine dining restaurants, a spa and salon and an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership and 18-hole golf course. Wynn Las Vegas is also home to “Le Rêve – The Dream,” an award-winning theatrical experience blending aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography, powerful performances and elaborate effects. Encore, an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas, opened on Dec. 22, 2008. Featuring an additional 2,034 all-suite accommodations, a 72,000-square-foot casino, five restaurants and a spa and salon, Encore is located adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas. Combined, the two resorts boast four distinct nightlife and day club experiences, approximately 283,000 square feet of meeting space and 98,000 square feet of retail space. For more information on Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, visit www.wynnpressroom.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
