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 Maid 2 slices cucumber, cut into quarter-inch slices 2 ounces Irish whiskey 1/2 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3/4 ounce simple syrup Garnish: cucumber slice Muddle the cucum...
Mar 16, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 98
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 epi...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 97
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 Cutter 2 oz light rum 1 oz brandy or congac 1/2 oz Gin 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 oz fresh orange juice 1/2 oz orgeat syrup 1 oz oloroso sherry Combine 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 g...
Mar 09, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 96
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 resu...
Mar 06, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 95
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 Colada 2 oz white Puerto Rican Rum (Bacardi) 1 oz pineapple rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple) 2 oz Cream of Coconut 3 1/2 oz of Pineapple Ju...
Mar 02, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 94
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 ou...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 93
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 Trade 2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup 4-5 Basil Leaves Add all ingredients to a shaker, lightly muddle the basil leaves add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Hurricane 2 oz Dark Rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple) 2 oz Light Rum (Probitas White Blended Rum) 1 oz Orange Jui...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 92
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!
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 91
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 Drink 1 oz. Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum 1 oz. Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple 1 oz. Orgeat 3/4 oz. Lime Juice 2 Dashes Angostura bitters (optional) 1/4 oz. F...
Feb 16, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 90
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: 10:20 Baseball/Podcast Talk: 20:53
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 89
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 @ 8:35 Baseball @ 20:34
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 88
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 @ 9:27 Baseball @ 16:3...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 87
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 @ 10:33 Baseball @ 21:00
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 86
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 @ 8:39 Baseball @ 18:15 Hut. Hut. Hut....
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 85
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 @ 10:40 Baseball @ 21:19
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 84
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 10:40 Baseball starts at 23:00 Since 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 Show 2 oz Mezcal 1/4 oz Cynar 1/4 oz Green Chartre...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 83
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 @ 8:10 Baseball @ 16:15
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 82
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.
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 81
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 @ 8:24 Baseball Talk @ 19:35 S...
Dec 14, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 80
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 @ 7:45 Baseball @ 19:50 Oh, and Ben has promised a return to Tiki next week with a Zombie. Matthew is making somet...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 79
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...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 78
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 g...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 77
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 R...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 76
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.
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 75
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.
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 74
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.
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
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.
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 72
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.
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 71
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.
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 70
[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....
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
