Happy Hour is Moving

For the last time on Giant Cocktails, it's Happy Hour! Yes it's true, Happy Hour is moving to a new podcast all about cocktails that will be launching soon. It will make way for a new baseball focused episode starting on Opening Day.

In this last episode Matthew presents his original Mixed Feelings. It's an adventurous mix of large flavors tamed by the bubbles of a spritz. Meanwhile Ben is coming with not one, not two, but three(!) original cocktails: The Banana Republic, Sweet Goodbye #1 and Sweet Goodbye #2 as he says goodbye to his month of sweetness. They also discuss how to embrace change and give the best cocktail making tip of all. Recipes below.

Mixed Feelings

• 3/4 oz Campari
• 3/4 oz Absinthe
• 3/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Mandarin Orange Juice
• 3/4 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
• 2-3 oz Club Soda

Add all ingredients except the Club Soda to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice and top with Club Soda. Give it a gentle stir to incorporate. Garnish with a mandarin orange slice.

Banana Republic

• 1 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Heavy Cream

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and well incorporated. Double strain into a Nick and Nora glass.

Sweet Goodbye #1

• 3/4 oz Kahlua
• 3/4 oz White Creme de Cacao
• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Tawny Port

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

Sweet Goodbye #2

• 1 oz overproof Rum
• 1 oz Tawny Port
• 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
• 1/2 oz Mr. Black

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.