Though the name “black friar” sounds ominous enough, it is merely a reference to a Dominican friar of the Catholic Church, commonly recognized by their black cloaks. Blackfriar as a name is primarily found in areas where Dominicans are or have been concentrated—giving rise to placenames like Blackfriars Bridge and Blackfriars Station in London. Every order has a past, though, and one of the nicknames given the order is Domini canes—Hounds of the Lord. That seems sufficiently Halloween-ready to me.

This cocktail comes from Jacques Bezuidenhout, published in Food & Wine Cocktails ’09. Jacques is a familiar face in LA, making the occasional appearance here from his homebase in San Francisco. He created the Black Friar’s Pint to bridge his past work building pints of Guinness with his present work with cocktails, preserving creativity and tradition in one glass. (...) Continue reading Black Friar’s Pint

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Here we have a little tipple from mixologist Junior Merino that is absolutely perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Taken from last year’s Food & Wine cocktails guide, the Sherry Cocktail makes use of sherry and brandy for its base. Combined with some simple homemade pomegranate grenadine, it has a rich flavor that can stand up to the usual decadent holiday spread. (...) Continue reading Sherry Cocktail

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