Day Zero.

You’re probably wondering… a cocktail website? How original.

Well, my purpose wasn’t to be original; but to create an outlet where I could document and record the experiments I’m conducting in my home bar. Let’s first get something straight though: I’m not a mixologist nor bartender. I’m not even in the industry. I juggle a corporate life and a creative one - plus I’m a breeder (of two lovely boys). I’m at an age where I know what I like, and can appreciate (and afford, to a degree) the good life. And I’m unapologetic for it. I might be described by today’s Millenials and Gen Z’s as ‘giving zero fucks.’ (Boy, it feels so good to swear when it’s on your own website.) And one of those ‘good life’ activities is enjoying a handcrafted beverage at the end of a long corporate workday. Better yet when you’re the one crafting it. I enjoy the art of creating (and experimenting) with mixology and also sampling the fruits of my labour.

Now the annoying part of experimenting in your home bar is that you have to keep a record of everything you do - especially the stuff that works out (no one gives a shit about the stuff that doesn’t). And honestly, I started out keeping track of my recipes with cue cards (yes, you read that right) but it just wasn’t sustainable nor scalable (how’s that for corporate speak?!)

As a result, the idea of Cocktails in the Jungle was born.

Why in the ‘Jungle?’ For those of you not familiar with my other creative account where I often share updates of my hobbies and home, I have a substantial number of houseplants. I liken it to be called a ‘jungle;’ or more like others who have visited have called it that. So it has stuck. There’s nothing like being surrounded by lush plants; and even better when you are enjoying your surroundings with a cocktail in hand. And, I mean, it’s a perfect metaphor for life, isn’t it? Life is a jungle.

So there you go. Rationale, done. Background, done.

I’m launching this website with a basic set of cocktail recipes - many which are my own (thanks to my extremely patient boyfriend who has also become my tester, a role of zero complaints, go figure) while also including a bunch of classics. Over time, I’ll continue to add recipes because let’s face it, life can be shitty, but your drink doesn’t have to be. It can be absofuckinglutely amazing.