I am a bit of a purist when it comes to Scottish and Irish whiskeys. For me, a whiskey neat with maybe a drop or two of water is...

My Mom spends a significant part of the year in Palm Springs, California. Recently she's been asking for some mocktail recipes that have...

This week's Cocktail Of The Week, the Negroni Sbagliato, is a perfect Valentine's Day cocktail, #cocktailoftheweek and special evening...

February is the season of candy and cocktails. For me, it's not Valentine's Day until I have had a few of those fiery hot, red cinnamon...

Brrr, winter is still going strong here in Vancouver! We've had another blitz of snow and it's wet and chilly. Chilly weather calls for...

This weekend is Super Bowl and I know that communities and groups all around North America will be watching both the game, and the...

Snow and below zero temperatures have hit Vancouver pretty hard the past two weeks. We don't get this kind of chilled weather very often,...

The holidays are filled with the flavours of cranberry and spice. This cocktail, combines the two and is perfect for holiday celebrating....

Eggnog, surprisingly, seems to be a controversial holiday drink...either you love it or you hate it. Then, if you love it, store-bought...

When I think of Glüehwein, I think of Christmas. It is an annual tradition, that one of my dear friends and I head to the local Vancouver...

This week's #cocktailoftheweek, The Pom Royale, is my holiday play on a Kir Royale champagne cocktail. The traditional Kir Royale...

Whether you are enjoying a cozy night by the fire, or hosting a holiday bash, this Festive Holiday Mule cocktail will bring merry and...

It seems like apple season is upon us once again. November is apple month here on My Kurated Life. We're done with pumpkin and now I...

Nothing says winter like a warm hot toddy on a chilly grey day. While hot toddy's usually have a spirit, such as bourbon or rum, I...

Halloween is such a fun time of year. The weather has cooled down a bit and decorations are hung everywhere. While I do like a bit of...

I've really been feeling the "pumpkin spice" this year. This is highly unusual for me, as I'm a huge apple lover and while I like...

As you know from my "cocktail of the week" posts, I enjoy a good Manhattan. It's a spirit-forward drink that warms the tummy on a cold...

It is definitely time to turn the page and ring in the cozy flavours of fall. I decided to jump into the new season with a classic twist...

September is such an interesting month, the weather is still quite warm by day, but nights are starting to cool and days are getting...

Watermelon to me just oozes summer. It's such a versatile go-to fruit that is easily eaten at home or on a picnic. It's sweet, juicy and...