Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben finally returns to rum and his ancestral farmer roots with a delightfully delicate Red Headed Farmer. Matthew goes crazy with an all spirit cacoa and banana infused Psyco Killer. They also different ways to relax without a cocktail and just what to do with bottle of liqueur that just won't leave. Recipes below.Red Headed Farmer1 1/2 oz Rhum Agricole1 oz Ginger liqueur3/4 oz lemon juiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a couple glass. Enjoy.Psycho Killer2 oz Irish Whiskey3/4 oz Cacao Nibs Infused Campari1/2 oz Creme de Cacao1/2 oz Giffard Banane du Bresil2 dashes absintheCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with a copious amount of ice. Stir until chilled, approximately 30 seconds. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

The youth movement is finally here! It has our hosts crying like babies after a home run. Matthew's tears of joy are falling into his Banana PB&J. Ben is bawling around gulps of his Porto Flip.On the baseball side of things our weepers talk promotions of prospects, including Bailey, Matos, and Brown. Also, the Padres, Mets and Cardinals are Padre-ing, the veteran hitters are hitting, and the kids are having an impact. Are playoffs back on the table? Maybe. Maybe not.Recipes for the cocktails can be found in the show notes of the previous episode.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode we're serving our first dessert cocktails. Matthew presents the Banana PB&J. It's sweet, decadent and crust free! Ben is breaking his diet with a Porto Flip. Heavy on the cream, heavy on the port and heavy on the calories. Also, the discuss tips on how to shake your shaker and what Matthew does behind closed doors.Banana PB&J1.5 oz Peanut Butter Whiskey1/4 oz Banana Liqueur1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Orgeat1 Bar Spoon of Strawberry Preserves1 Egg WhiteFreeze Dried Strawberry DustCombine all ingredients but the strawberry dust to a cocktail shaker and dry shake without ice for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake until well-chilled. Double Strain into a coupe glass and dust top with strawberry dust. Enjoy.Porto Flip1 3/4 oz Ruby Port1 oz Cognac or Brandy1 oz Heavy Cream1 whole egg1.5 tsp fine granulated sugar1 bar spoon Yellow ChartreuseGarnish: Ground NutmegCombine port, cognac or brandy, cream and egg in a shaker without ice. Shake vigorously to emulsify egg. Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass. Drizzle Yellow Chartreuse over top. Grate whole nutmeg over top of cocktail with a spice grater.

Can Casey Schmitt pitch? Asking for some friends. It's been a unkind first quarter of the season. Ben is taking solace in his "diet" cocktail he's called the Fuzzy Mint. (Fuzzy?) Matthew is staring into a Banana Old Fashioned, looking for any sign of optimism.On the baseball side of things the boys discuss the state of the team after a quarter of the season, the wisdom of the 7 man "rotation", the rise of Casey Schmitt and whether younger players can make this team watchable.Cocktail recipes can be found in the show notes of the previous episode.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode a hangry Ben keeps it light with a refreshing Fuzzy Mint that is perfect for a liquid diet. Matthew presents a rich and robust Banana Old Fashioned perfect for cheat day. In honor of Mothers Day, they discuss the most memorable advice they received from their mother. Spoiler alert: memorable does not mean good. Recipes below.Fuzzy Mint2 oz gin1/4 oz simple syrup2-4 oz club soda4-5 Cucumber coins5-8 mint leaveslime wedgeExtra cucumber coins and mint leavesSpring of mintMuddle the cucumber coins in a mixing glass with simple syrup. Add the mint leaves and lightly muddle. Add gin. Squeeze lime wedge into glass. Stir and double strain into a high ball glass with ice. Add extra cucumber coins and mint leaves. Top with club soda. Garnish with mint sprig.Banana Old Fashioned2 oz Bourbon1/4 oz Giffard’s Banane du Bresil Liqueur1/4 oz Demerara Syrup (Optional)2 dashes Black Walnut BittersOrange Peel for garnishAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Express orange oils over the drink and drop into glass.

Thairo Estrada, Michael Conforto, Cal Stevenson. What do they have in common? They're all Giants and that's about it. Matthew is celebrating the diversity while drinking a Bronarmy Navy. Ben is appreciating the balance while drinking a Charlotte's Web.On the baseball side of things they discuss the great starts of Estrada & Wade, the horrific starts of Conforto & Haniger, and then lift the rocks and point at all the ugly things no one else wants to talk about.Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode's show notes.

It's Happy Hour! The brothers are recreating (and improving?) restaurant cocktails. Matthew chokes on a Cynar and Orgeat cocktail called Bronarmy Navy. While Ben get’s tangled in the smoke of a Charlotte's Web. Come along as they shamelessly steal from their betters. Cocktail recipes below.BronArmy Navy2 oz Bourbon1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Cynar3/4 oz OrgeatPinch of SaltAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.Charlotte's Web1 1/2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz Falernum3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice1 Egg WhiteCombine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake (without ice) for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass.

And yes, Ben is wrong. Matthew is celebrating his victory by drinking his Matcha Made in Heaven. Ben is brooding into his Long French Kiss. On the baseball side of things, the brothers have a big debate about Rule 5 Draftee Blake Sabol, ponder just when we'll know how good the 2023 Giants are, and make casual jokes about baseball at 7200 feet elevation.Cocktail recipes can be found in the show notes of the previous episode.

It's Happy Hour. Matthew is blesses us with the Matcha Made in Heaven, a divine blend of matcha and gin. Ben gets passionate with a Long French Kiss, a refreshing spin on the French Connection. They also discuss prom night for some reason. Ben solves all your problems, simply by adding water. You're welcome. Cocktail recipes below.Matcha Made in Heaven2 oz Gin1 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Agave Syrup10 mint leaves1/2 tsp Matcha Powder2 oz Club SodaFirst muddle mint leaves with agave syrup. Add remaining ingredients but the club soda into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds until shaker is frosted. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.Long French Kiss1 1/2 oz Cognac / Brandy1 oz Amaretto2 oz Club Soda2 dashes Aromatic BittersAdd cognac, amaretto and club soda and bitters to a high ball with ice. Stir.

We've got a winning streak! Bring in the overly optimistic sloshcastlers. Ben is singing the Giants praises while drinking Just a Peach. Matthew scoffs at the naysayers with a Scofflaw.On the baseball side of things our mic-soakers ask if Saturday and Sunday were signs of things to come, the improving bullpen, and the rehab stints of Mitch Haniger and Austin Slater.Cocktail recipes can be found in the show notes of the previous episode.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben presents a bourbon and creme de peche cocktail while trying to convince us that sometimes a peach is Just A Peach. Matthew takes direct aim at the U.S. constitution with the classic Scofflaw. Also, Ben and ChatGPT coin news words for a growing class of sinfluencer.Just A Peach1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 Creme de Peche3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake 10-12 seconds. Dirty dump into a rocks glass. Garnish with brandied cherries.Scofflaw1 1/2 oz Rye1 oz Dry Vermouth1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Grenadine1 dash Orange BittersCombine all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled (12 seconds). Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Enjoy.

Can anyone hit the lefties?! Never fear, the boys are practicing their swings but it's thirsty work. Matthew is slaking his thirst with a Blake Sabol inspired Fernet Sour. Ben is chugging a Vesper Martini while icing his shoulders.On the baseball side of things our season citizens discuss the ineptitude against left handed pitching, the faltering bullpen, and ponder just how bad is the defense.For cocktail recipes, please see the show notes for the previous episode.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode, Matthew crafts a Fernet Sour, which definitely doesn't have V8 or mouthwash. Ben stirs up a Vesper with the versatile Lillet blanc making its debut on the show. Also: super power legal advice, and how to make friends with bartenders.Fernet Sour1 oz Fernet-Branca1 oz Green Chartreuse1 oz lime juice1 oz Simple SyrupAdd all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.Vesper1 1/2 oz Gin3/4 oz Vodka1/2 oz Lillet blanclemon twist for garnishCombine ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir. Strain into coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Express twist over glass then hang twist on rim

We hear you dig the long ball. Well so do we! It's the strikeouts that are hard to swallow. Ben is forcing them down with an Orange & Black cocktail. Matthew is chasing them with a Scorpion Kick.On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss the all or nothing approach of the offense, the catcher carousel and when it will stop on Patrick Baily, and wrap things up with their second impressions of the season so far.For cocktail recipes see the description from the previous episode.

It’s Happy Hour! Ben brews up a coffee and rye Old Fashioned he's calling an Orange & Black in honor of the Giants home opener. Matthew boots up a Scorpion Kick in a callback to our 100th episode. Things get a little icy before they chill with their cocktails. Recipes below.Orange & Black1 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur1/4 oz Orange Liqueur2 Dashes orange bittersGarnish with orange twistAdd all the ingredients together in rocks glass. Add a large ice cube. Stir. Express orange twist over glass and drop twist in glass. Enjoy. You’re welcome.Scorpion Kick2 oz Light Rum1/2 oz Crème de Cacao1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple Syrup10 Mint LeavesCombine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Well, that could have been worse! The important thing is that baseball has finally arrived! Ben is celebrating with his Orange You Glad It's Not Tiki cocktail. Matthew is drinking his Orange in the Bronx. One the baseball side of things the brothers discuss weird roster shuffles, the Giants offense grim start, and give first impressions of key players: how's Conforto doing? Does Camilo love the clock? Is Black Sabol the second coming of Mike Trout?Drink recipes can be found in the previous episode.Also, Ben promised I'd find Matthew's rant about umpires. I'm still looking for it. Check back here later.[UPDATE] Found it! Episode 9. Wow that was long ago. Matthew's rant is in "Taking Your Toys Away" from May 3rd, 2021. Our ninth episode. Please excuse the bad audio. The rant starts at 49:51.

It’s Happy Hour! More importantly, it’s Opening Day! Matthew is paying homage to the Giants and giving a nod to the home team with his modified classic “Orange in the Bronx”. Meanwhile Ben is also celebrating the Giants and giving a nod to his Tiki roots with his “Orange You Glad It’s Not Tiki”. Mix them both up while you sit back and watch (or listen!) to the Giants take on Arson and the Yankees. Recipes below.Orange in the Bronx1 1/2 oz Gin3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth3/4 oz Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier)3/4 oz Orange Juice1 dash Orange BittersAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.Orange You Glad It's Not Tiki2 oz gin1/2 oz orange curaçao3/4 oz lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrup2 dashes orange bitters2-3 oz California Sparkling White WineDried orange wheelCombine gin, curaçao, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a champagne flute. Top with the sparkling wine and float a dried orange wheel for garnish.

Tuck in folks, this is a long one! The boys are breaking down the roster today and it's thirsty work. Matthew is slaking his thirst with a Switchblade cocktail. Ben is quaffing his final Tiki cocktail, the Scorpion.On the baseball side of the things the brothers break down the likely roster position by position. Who won the catcher battle? How many more squeezes do Haniger and Conforto have left in them? How good is the Giants pitching staff?To learn more about the cocktails in today's episode, refer to the previous episode: 100 Scorpions with Switchblades

It's Happy Hour! In the 100th episode of Giant Cocktails Ben puts his Tiki journey to rest with the sweet sting of a Scorpion while Matthew brandishes a hot, tart, and tangy Switchblade. Join the brothers and their imaginary friends Sophia & Dave for this syrupy sweet episode. Recipes Below.Scorpion1 oz fresh lime juice2 oz fresh orange juice3/4 oz Demerara syrup1 oz Orgeat1 oz brandy or cognac2 oz gin2 oz rumCombine all of the ingredients with ice into a cocktail shaker and shake briefly (6-8 seconds). Dump contents into a pint glass or other large vessel. Add 2-4 orange and lime wheels as garnish.Switchblade2 oz Blanco Tequila1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple SyrupGarnish: Ground Cayenne PepperAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish by sprinkling a pinch of cayenne pepper over the drink. Enjoy.

Opening day is less than two weeks away! That means it's time to start making ridiculous alcohol fueled predictions that won't survive the first road trip. Ben overthinks everything while drinking a Blood Moon Daiquiri. Matthew guesses wildly while drinking his Irish Maid. Who will have a better season, Conforto or Haniger? Will Blake Sabol win the MVP or just ROY? Most importantly, how many games will the Giants win?Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode "The 4% Irish Lunar Fiesta".

It's Happy Hour! Matthew crafts a jig-worthy Irish Maid for St. Patrick's Day, while Ben conjures a bewitching Blood Moon Daiquiri that'll have you howling. Will they find the pot of gold at the end of the cocktail rainbow, or just get lost in lunar madness? Recipes below.Irish Maid2 slices cucumber, cut into quarter-inch slices2 ounces Irish whiskey1/2 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed3/4 ounce simple syrupGarnish: cucumber sliceMuddle the cucumber slices in a shaker. Add the Irish whiskey, St-Germain, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice.Blood Mood Daiquiri1 1/2 ounces blended light Rum (Probitas)1/2 ounce Pot Distilled overproof rum (Smith + Cross)1 ounce lime juice1/2 ounce blood orange juice1/2 ounce OrgeatCombine all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a floating blood orange wheel.

Oblique strain, tight hips, sore back, contusion; you name it, a Giant player's got it. How to treat the pain? Cocktails of course! Ben is nursing a herniated disc while presenting the Fog Cutter cocktail. Matthew ... well, Matthew is fine. Which is why he's going commando while presenting the Commando.On the baseball side of things our meteorologists discuss the injury situation, starting pitching depth, and who's putting doing well on offense.Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode "Commandos in the Fog".

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew is going commando while drinking a ... Commando. Good thing this is a podcast! Meanwhile Ben is threatening San Francisco icon Karl with a Fog Cutter. Recipes below.Fog Cutter2 oz light rum1 oz brandy or congac1/2 oz Gin1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1 1/2 oz fresh orange juice1/2 oz orgeat syrup1 oz oloroso sherryCombine all of the ingredients except the sherry in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds and pour entire contents into a Fog Cutter glass or other large glass. Float the sherry on top and garnish with a lemon and brandied cherries.Commando1 1/2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Cointreau3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple Syrup1/4 oz Absinthe RinseRinse the inside of a coupe glass with the absinthe and set aside Add all of the other ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into the prepared coupe glass.

Who's your Spring Training crush? Blake Sabol? Brett Wisely? Adrian Sugastey? Ben reluctantly admits to his crush while drinking a Strawberry Kiwiberry Piña Colada. Matthew enthusiastically reveals his crush while drinking the classic Ward Eight.On the baseball side of things our devotees discuss their crushes, and the crushes of the media, in depth. They also ponder who will be the odd man out as the Giants search for a backup middle infielder and finish by asking if early spring training results matter.Cocktail recipes can be found on the show notes of the previous episode.Also, the audio is a bit muddy due to "technical difficulties". Yeah, we'll go with that. Oh, and Ben keeps saying the Giants are 2-9. Clearly they're 3-8.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben struggles with his dislike of slushy cocktails while making a fruity Piña Colada. Is it because he can't get the right ratio of ice to the good stuff? Probably. Meanwhile Matthew presents a true rye whiskey classic, the Ward Eight. Matthew always was the classier brother. Recipes below.Strawberry Kiwiberry Piña Colada2 oz white Puerto Rican Rum (Bacardi)1 oz pineapple rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple)2 oz Cream of Coconut3 1/2 oz of Pineapple Juice6 medium frozen strawberries4 kiwi berries1 1/4 cups of iceCombine white rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, strawberries and kiwi berries into a blender (the pineapple rum is added later). Blend until smooth. Pour into a Hurricane glass or other large glass. Carefully pour pineapple rum on top as a float. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and fresh kiwi berries.Ward Eight1 3/4 oz Rye (Bottled in Bond Rittenhouse)3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/4 oz Orange Juice1/2 oz GrenadineCombine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry or three.

You have 15 seconds to press play; we're all on the clock now. Will Matthew describe his Spice Trade cocktail on time? Will Ben blow through his Hurricane in a timely fashion? You have 8 seconds to find out! On the baseball side of things our chronologists discuss the new clock's impact on the early spring training games, review performances in the first two games of the preseason, and finish by discussing which Giants are due for a breakout season.To learn more about the cocktails listen to our previous episode: Spicy Hurricanes*boop* Bummer. You've run out of time. Strike three, game over. Time for Giant Cocktails.

It's another Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew talks gin with his cocktail the Spice Trade. Ben plots the end of his Tiki journey while checking off a classic of the genre, the Hurricane.Spice Trade2 oz Gin3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup4-5 Basil LeavesAdd all ingredients to a shaker, lightly muddle the basil leaves add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds.Hurricane2 oz Dark Rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple)2 oz Light Rum (Probitas White Blended Rum)1 oz Orange Juice1 oz Passion Fruit Syrup1/2 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz grenadineCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Garnish with orange, lime and hibiscus flower in syrup (or candied cherry)

According to Carlos Rodón, Giants fans aren't as invested as Yankee fans. That good because it means we can put more into our cocktails. Ben is investing in his Typical Ben Rum Drink and Matthew is putting all on a Pisco Punch. On the baseball side of things our investors discuss Joey Bart's impending demotion, Joc Pederson playing first base, the Giants disdain for defense overall, and finally Logan Webb and "Good Vibes" only. Sorry, Ben!

It's the inaugural episode of Giant Cocktails: Happy Hour! Matthew and Ben take a break from baseball to dive deeper into their cocktails. In this episode Ben discusses his Sisyphean journey in creating a custom Tiki cocktail while Matthew dives into the Chilean and Peruvian Pisco rivalry. Recipes below!Ben's Typical Rum Drink1 oz. Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum1 oz. Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple1 oz. Orgeat3/4 oz. Lime Juice2 Dashes Angostura bitters (optional)1/4 oz. Falernum (optional)Combine rums, Orgeat and lime juice in shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into rocks glass over crushed ice. Top with bitters and Falernum. Garnish with pineapple wedge and brandied cherriesPisco Punch2 oz Pisco3/4 oz Lime (or Lemon) Juice3/4 oz Pineapple Gum SyrupAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake well on for 8 to 12 seconds. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

It's the final episode of Season 2 of Giant Cocktails! To celebrate, Ben's drinking Matthew's joke recipe (but has potential!) while Matthew is sipping on cherry tomatoes. The boys talk about exciting Season 3 additions to Giant Cocktails, the Non-Roster invitees that seem more exciting than the 40-man roster, Thairo Estrada playing CF and the sad realities of Fan Fest.Cocktails Talk: 10:20Baseball/Podcast Talk: 20:53

Wow. Good thing this isn't a 49ers podcast. That was brutal. To ease his pain, Matthew is drinking a Vieux Carre while Ben is flying with a Jungle Bird. On the baseball side of things our primate keepers discuss the impact of the third wild card spot on roster building, whether Farhan Zaidi is actually an evil dark wizard and if the Giants will revive the role of the swing man. Also, the give some advice to those attending Fan Fest.Cocktails @ 8:35Baseball @ 20:34

They've run out of things to talk about yet somehow they're still talking. And drinking! Today Ben has made a Rum Firewalker while Matthew is drinking a 49er Margarita (inspired by the devil!). On the baseball side of things they rant about Hall of Fame voting (congrats Scott Rolen, sorry Jeff Kent), debate if the Giants are secretly good (Matthew) or secretly bad (Ben), and brainstorm ways the team could improve the fan experience (improved bathroom technology).Cocktails @ 9:27Baseball @ 16:30

Pitchers and catchers report in 28 days. Otherwise known as eternity. Matthew is coping with tiki inspired Iron Ranger while Ben is drinking his personalized version of the Mai Tai. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss holes in the roster and the importance of Lamonte Wade Jr. before arguing about the state of the minor league system.Cocktails @ 10:33Baseball @ 21:00

How fine of a manager is Gabe Kapler really? The brothers ponder this over modified classic cocktails; Ben is deep in the Tiki hut with a Blueberry Motiko while Matthew is getting punched in the throat by a Spicy Gold Rush. On the baseball side of things the jokers discuss the end of the Belt Wars, wrap up the Carlos Correa Saga, and finish with a robust discussion of the Giants pitching staff including new bargain bin signee, Luke Jackson.Cocktails @ 8:39Baseball @ 18:15Hut. Hut. Hut.

39 long days until pitchers and catchers report. It's pouring rain. We're all miserable. It's time for some comforting hot cocktails! Matthew is serving up a Hot Buttered Rum while Ben is handing out Whiskey Skins (yes, that's really the name). On the baseball side of things our burnermen discuss Farhan speaking out, the departure of Brian Sabean, the departure of Tommy La Stella, and the current roster of position players.Cocktails @ 10:40Baseball @ 21:19

It's the lost Episode! It was recorded the evening that the Giants reportedly signed Correa. So we had to re-record. We're releasing it now because many (but not all) of our takes are still relevant and we get a bit drunk at the end - good for a few laughs. Enjoy!Drinks start at 10:40Baseball starts at 23:00Since the cocktails we introduce here are the same as Episode 80, here are two cocktail recipes that we enjoy that you may as well.Smoke Show2 oz Mezcal1/4 oz Cynar1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup1 Egg WhiteCinnamon for GarnishAdd all ingredients into a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon.Wildest Redhead1.5 oz Scotch Blended Whiskey.75 oz Lemon Juice.5 oz Honey Syrup (3 honey to 1 water).25 oz Allspice Dram.25 oz Cherry Brandy LiqueurAdd first 4 ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with (preferably) a large chunk of ice. Drizzle cherry liqueur over the top (which will fall to the base). Enjoy.

Correa actually has an issue? Sorry, not sorry! This off season is still a bonfire. The perfect time for some smokey cocktails. Matthew is drinking a Smoked Rosemary Whiskey Sour while Ben has made a Burnt Prickly Pear. On the baseball side of things the our mulish topers discuss the ongoing Correa fiasco, the fans ire, 1+1 contracts , and Taylor and Tyler Rogers.Cocktails @ 8:10Baseball @ 16:15

It's all rants today. They start sober and then they get saucy but it's old men yelling the whole way through. Ben's drinking bourbon and Coke Zero Sugar. Matthew's drinking a Dark and Stormy knockoff. On the baseball side of things they discuss the utter incompetence of the entire San Francisco Giants leadership team. Ownership and front office. No one escapes the pitchforks.Fire everyone.

WE GOT ONE! Carlos Correa, 13 years (!!) $350M. Ben is celebrating with his promised Zombie and a daiquiri while Matthew is honoring the newest Giant with a traditional Puerto Rican Coquito. On the baseball side of things our two Correa stans try to process their shock and disbelief before pondering if the Giants can add even more. Is Rodon still a possibility, even with Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling? Finally, what now for forever Giant Brandon Crawford?Cocktails @ 8:24Baseball Talk @ 19:35Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, Farhan. Phew.

Well we've been judged unworthy. Matthew is coping with a festive holiday Old Fashioned. Ben is clearly not handling things well and appears to have given up completely. At least it's not a Planter's Punch. On the baseball side of things our intrepid prattlers discuss the Aaron Judge pursuit one last time, acknowledge the Mitch Haniger signing and discuss the Rule 5 draft.Cocktails @ 7:45Baseball @ 19:50Oh, and Ben has promised a return to Tiki next week with a Zombie. Matthew is making something "from another culture".

Waiting is hard. We have soccer. It is not enough. We have Jimmy G. It is not enough. We have Steph. It's not enough. Cocktails? Yes. They are enough. Matthew is waiting with an Infante, a tequila sour with an autumnal twist, while Ben is breaking his Planter's Punch commitment with a mulled wine. On the baseball side of things our stoics discuss the Yankees proposal to Aaron Judge and why they made it public, how the Giants fan base will react if Judge signs with some other than the Giants (the Dodgers?!), and finally finish with a quick discussion of the dwindling HOF chances of Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent.Cocktails start at 9:54Baseball talk starts at 20:33See you on Judgement Day!

It's a Thanksgiving Special! To celebrate, the boys are making holiday themed drinks and talking all things Aaron Judge. Ben is drinking his Thanksgiving Planter's Punch and Matthew is drinking his Tequila Cinnamon Sour. On the baseball side of things our hosts discuss the Aaron Judge's visit "with friends and family" in San Francisco on Tuesday, who else is trying to sign him besides the Yankees, and what the Giants will do if they do or don't sign him.It takes the boys a while to get to the good stuff in this one. If you prefer to jump to the good stuff here's a handy guide:Cocktails @ 8:23Baseball Talk @ 19:08

The stoves are lit and burning. The cocktails are cold and flowing! This week Matthew is drinking a Fernet and maraschino liqueur concotion of his own creation called "Strong Like Judge". Ben is on Planter's Punch #4, closing in on his final Holiday recipe. On the baseball side of things, the boys say goodbye to Evan Longoria, toast Joc Pederson's return and ponder the implications of Anthony Rizzo signing with the Yankees. They finish up by discussing who was and who wasn't protected from the Rule 5 draft.

So, yeah, we’re talking about Judge again but this time Ben makes arguments for why the Giants shouldn’t sign Judge. Ben introduces his third Planter’s Punch (hello apple juice) and Matthew sips a Cinnamon Tequila Sour. The guys also look at projected contracts for the top free agents and how many the Giants can “afford.” Hint: More than one.

World Series. Ugh. Can we fire up the hot stoves already? No? Well, let the cocktails flow! Matthew is coping with a vodka drink called Poison Ivy and Ben is distracting himself by tinkering with his Planter's Punch (goodbye Grenadine, hello raspberry syrup). On the baseball side of things they discuss their home run trots, the current World Series and the free agent market and how the Giants could mess it up. Finally they finish with some alcohol fueled rants.

Sign Aaron Judge … or everyone else. Matthew is doing his part by contributing his Millionaire cocktail while Ben promises an endless supply of Planter’s Punch. Later the boys go down a strange rabbit hole about emojis. On the baseball side of things they discuss the perfectly boring World Series, signing Aaron Judge, and finish with a deep dive into the Giants coaching staff.

The Giants are still not in the playoffs. But at least the Dodgers' goose has been cooked. Matthew is pairing the meal with a Applejack Rabbit and Ben has chosen a Fitzgerald. Over the meal they discuss the revel in the Dodgers disaster, whether the Padres can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, and which shortstop they want to get during the off season.

The Giants went undefeated this week! To celebrate Matthew is drinking a multi-tequila cocktail called Dos Besitos while Ben is regressing with a simple Daiquiri. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss the magic of playoff baseball, the signing of new GM Pete Putila, and just when the fan revolt should start. My vote? Soon, but not yet.

81-81. Sweet sweet mediocrity. Feels like an achievement after July and August. Anyway, Matthew is drinking 130 Old Fashioneds while Ben returns to Tiki with a Tradewinds. On the baseball side of things the brothers review their very wrong pre-season predictions, pick their favorite moments of the season, and set low expectations for the off season. Oh, and they promise to be back next week. Sorry, I couldn’t stop them.

[WARNING Explicit Lyrics] Yes, it's Episode 69; the most juvenile of milestones. Ben is celebrating with a Between the Sheets while Matthew cleans things up with a Penicillin. On the baseball side of things the two libertines discuss the meaningless resurgence of play, call out the bright spots of September and finally ponder if David Villar should supplant Evan Longoria. Spoiler: yes.Also, they make many juvenile jokes about numbers. And swear. Back to our family friendly debauchery next week.Cocktails for next week: Ben - Tradewinds. Matthew - TBD.