This isn't the end! Or is it? Our die hard fans argue if this current rough patch is the just low point of the season or the beginning of the end. If it is the, what can a Giant's fan do to salvage their enjoyment of the season? Also, Bailey and Murphy are hurt, the pitching and defense falters and Mason Black debuts. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Lone Ranger while Matthew is drinking a Santa Margarita. Recipes below. Lone Ranger 1 1/2 oz Tequila Blanco 1 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 218
Let him mix! Or is it cook? We're really not good with this Gen Z slang. The point is WHERE IS MASON BLACK AND WHY WASN'T IT BOSTON! The brothers calmly and rationally discuss why Mason Black didn't get the ball on Wednesday. Then ruthlessly say who they would cut to make room for Mr. Black. Oh, also, someone has a mustache and Ben gets embarrassed. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Between the Sheets and Matthew is drinking a Free Mason Black! Between the Sheets 3/4 oz White Rum ...
May 02, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 217
The season is already a month old, so the brothers are taking the time to reflect and give out the coveted Giant Cocktails Awards: MVPS! Unsung Heroes! Future Most Improved! (They sucked, might be called the Blake Snell award.) On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Basil Smash while Ben is drinking a Spring Flowers Spritz. Recipes below. Gin Basil Smash 2 oz Gin 1 oz Lemon Juice 2/3 oz Simple Syrup 10 Basil Leaves Extra basil leaf or two for garnish Muddle basil, syrup and lem...
Apr 29, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 216
Just when you think you're about to sweep a series, you pull a groin. The boys are talking the Mets series win, what the Blake Snell injury means for the rotation, and ponder if the fixed bullpen is already broken again. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cherries on the Side and Matthew is drinking a Juniperotivo Cherries on the Side 2 oz Congac 1 oz Cherry Liqueur 1 oz Lemon Juice Cherries for Garnish Combine congac, cherry liqueur and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake unti...
Apr 25, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 215
17-1? No problem. Really! The brothers break down the Diamondbacks series and discuss why it shows that this team is better than its record. Then they discuss the slowly improving bullpen. Is this the final piece the Giants need to reach the lofty heights of 86 wins? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Kentucky Buck while Ben is drinking a Margarita (returning to the show for this first time since episode 1). Recipes below. Kentucky Buck 1 hulled strawberry 2 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz L...
Apr 22, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 214
The Giants bats have scratched out some runs but should winning be this hard? The brothers break down the Marlins series: The hidden closer trick! Keaton Winn with a lead! A clutch double play ... on offense?! Also, Ben gives Matthew a shoulder to cry one before shoving him in the proverbial mud. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Gilda (that's the name of the cocktail, he's not a vampire) while Ben is drinking a Drunken Monkey (again, a cocktail). Recipes below. Gilda 2 oz Blanc...
Apr 18, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 213
Well, Snell had another rough outing. That's ok, it's only his second start of spring. The brothers discuss this fallacy and exactly when fans are "allowed" to be frustrated by his non-competitive outings. They also discuss the up and down nature of the lineup and how no one is coming to save it. They also check in on the front end of the bullpen. How do we feel about Avila, Miller, and Teng? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Giant Hit while Ben is choking down a Nevermind. Re...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 212
We almost got swept by the Nationals. But we didn't! So everything's fine right? Uh, no. The brothers break down the good (Hicks! Fitzgerald!) and the bad (RISP. Snell.) of the series. And we promise there are no mentions of chicken strips at all in this episode. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gimlet while Ben is drinking a Fitzgerald. Recipes below. Gimlet 2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lime Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup Put all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Strain...
Apr 11, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 211
The brothers break down their first 2024 game at the park: Cocktails! Food! Vibes! A two hour anemic loss! This experience prompts them to break down the offensive woes and what it might mean for the roster. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ben's Buck while Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Daiquiri. Recipes below. Ben's Buck 2 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Ginger Syrup 3-4 oz Club Soda Add rye whiskey and ginger syrup in highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice. Top with club soda. Gent...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 210
OK, look, we all knew this could happen. And it did. So we're going to talk about it. While drinking. The boys are discussing the Dodgers series and if it matters as much as it hurts. Also, they're checking in on the bullpen. Were the reports of a dumpster fire just a bunch of smoke? In the lightning round: Should Soler be hitting lower in the line up? Should the Giants and Dodgers brawl? Do the Giants need to run more? On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Rum Old Fashioned he's call...
Apr 04, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 209
The Good, the bad, and the ugly: the boys are discussing everything about the opening weekend. First they discuss which players impressed them the most. (Chapman! Lee! Hicks! Conforto?!) Then they wallow in the less impressive outings. (Soler. Jackson. Jeffries?!) Then they discuss the ugly ending to the Joey Bart saga. Also, should Soler be hitting second? Do we have a bullpen problem? On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Negroni ... his last one while Matthew enjoys a Bennet. Recip...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 208
It's opening day! That means predictions! But first we need to talk about the still unknown roster. Who's in and who's out on the 40-man? Will the Giants carry 3 catchers?! Will any of the young guys make it? We don't know! But we're talking about it. As for those predictions. How many games will the Giants win? Will they make the playoffs? Will Camilo Doval save 162 games? Things get ridiculous. But in a good way. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is taking us out to the ballgame with his ...
Mar 28, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 207
Opening Day is nigh! It's time for one last review of the off season. Matthew and Ben give their final grades and discuss which players they are most excited about. They also discuss the upgrades to the stadium experience. The big question, will they be buying tickets early this year? Also, apparently there was some Dodgers news? On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking the Sweet Goodbye #2 while Matthew is drinking the Mixed Feelings. New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 206
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 Sw...
Mar 21, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 205
Matthew knew it all along and now Ben has to pay up. In this emergency pod, the guys make sure Ben drinks a Negroni and they discuss the Blake Snell signing, it's impact on the rotation, and we say goodbye to Renel Brooks-Moon. Join us! Recipes: Negroni 1 oz Gin 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 oz Campari Garnish: Orange Peel Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice and express orange peel oil over the glass and toss p...
Mar 19, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 204
Somebody's got to go. Who's it going to be? The brothers discuss the 40-man roster crunch. Who's in and who's out? They also revisit and revise their original declaration that Spring Training stats don't matter. Before all of that they make a big announcement. Giant Cocktails is growing. Shows are moving. If you like more, it's coming. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an original called the Gin Blossom while Ben is reliving his college years with a Long Island Iced Tea....
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 203
It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben drinks like it's the very first time with his upscale Long Island Iced Tea. It gets the job done but is it too many good things? Meanwhile Matthew is taking the high road with his fancy original the Gin Blossom. It's a floral delight perfect spring time sipping. They also discuss the joys of roadside car maintenance and turn to the legendary Bob Ross for advice. Recipes below. Long Island Iced Tea 3/4 oz Vodka 3/4 oz White Rum 3/4 oz Gin 3/4 oz Blanco Tequila...
Mar 14, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 202
We NEED to trade players right now! Or do we? Our befuddled hosts start off trying to unpack the JD Davis situation before diving into the constant demand for trades. Why hasn't Joey Bart been traded? Why didn't the Giants trade for a veteran shortstop? Why do Giants fans not want the prospects to become major league players? They finish with a dive into the where the 26-man stands today. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Golden Cadillac and Matthew is drinking a New Horizons. Rec...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 201
It's Happy Hour! It's our 200th episode and we're flooring it towards the horizon. Matthew is celebrating with his original bourbon cocktail New Horizon. It's a sweet sipper built on salt and bitterness, just like life. Meanwhile Ben is still stuck in the 80's with the classic Golden Cadillac. It's a sweet creamy punch in the face fueled by an over powered liqueur. Also, they question the reality of "proof" and give advice on how salt and bitterness can make your life better too. Recipes below. ...
Mar 07, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 200
The Giants have their man and the Negroni has been cast. Once the gloating and crying dies down, the brothers discuss if the roster is truly complete or if it needs Blake Snell. Then they dive deep into the Chapman signing, discuss the uncomfortable parting words of Brandon Crawford. Also, Jung Hoo Lee, the shortstop battle and Luis Matos. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Bloom County while Ben is ... not ... drinking a Mudslide. Recipes can be found in the previous episode's...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 199
It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben is diving into a Mudslide. It's a sweet and creamy and almost makes Ben cry. Meanwhile Matthew is hopping over to (drink a) Bloom County. This simple recipe from the Educated Barfly is a surprisingly complex concoction. They also discuss what to do on your extra day this year and give advice on how to jump up your cocktails. Recipes below. Mudslide 1 oz Vodka 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream 1 oz Coffee Liqueur 1 1/2 oz Heavy Cream Chocolate shavings for garnish Com...
Feb 29, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 198
It's time to talk about the players who are Giants rather than the players we want to be Giants. Which means the brothers are of course talking about Cody Bellinger's contract with the Cubs and what it means for the remaining Boras clients. Then they talk about the young starting rotation including the expectations for Kyle Harrison. Also, the return of Pablo Sandoval and the top two players to watch this Spring. On the cocktail side Ben is drinking a Hay Fever while Matthew is drinking The Nint...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 197
It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents a whiskey backed aperitif called The Ninth Inning. This is the adult cocktail the kid in you will love. Meanwhile Ben is presenting herbal and spring focused Hay Fever. It's warm and bright with a touch of absinthe earthiness. They also discuss walking and wunning in the wain and discuss the finer points of shaking versus stirring. Stirring stuff indeed. Recipes below. The Ninth Inning 2 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Cherry Heering 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao ...
Feb 22, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 196
And the Giants off season is over. Is the season over too? Even with Jorge Soler? Our hosts discuss Soler’s signing, the quote from Zaidi that additions are “unlikely”, and give advice to Farhan on how to better connect with the fans. Oh, and Matthew is very upset about drinking a Negroni. Very very upset. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking An Orange Spring while Ben is drinking a Bit of Spring.
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 195
It's Happy Hour! It's the first day of Spring Training and we're celebrating. Ben is rejoicing with his original Bit of Spring. It's a Whiskey Daisy balanced with hope and old grudges. Meanwhile Matthew is sighing with relief while he also presents his Orange Spring. It's a field of bright flowery flavors on a bed of Gin. They also discuss what truly evokes the beginning of Spring and give tips on how make your cocktails just a little bit more emotionally upsetting. Recipes below. A Bit of Sprin...
Feb 15, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 194
It's time to evaluate the off season ... from the bottom of a well ... (we apologize for the audio). Matthew and Ben begin by evaluating the off season now that the off season is over. They then review the Giants computer projections, analyze the 40 man roster, and finish by discussing exciting non-roster invitees. On the cocktail side of things they are both drinking rum and coke zero due to a deflating end to NFL season. Spring Training cocktails next week though!
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 193
It's Happy Hour. In this episode our mixologists are honoring the 49ers and their Super Bowl appearance. Matthew is presenting the Purdy in Red because he loves Brock Purdy. It's a sweet and tart Gin cocktail perfect for pre-gaming. Meanwhile Ben is presenting Wishnowski's Boot Punch because obviously. It's an easy drinking rum punch that will keep the party rolling long after the last puppy poops. They also discuss their favorite parts of the Super Bowl and give advice on how to stay chill. Rec...
Feb 08, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Surely this means the Giants are going to sign all four top remaining free agents, right? Matthew and Ben discuss why the Giants parted ways with Ross Stripling, argue about what it means for the roster going forward, and then (attempt to) decode the Zaidi master plan. Oh, they also make a bet: Someone is going to have to drink a Negroni. Meanwhile on the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Bella Luna while Ben is enjoying a Stone Fruit Sour. Recipes can be found in the previous episod...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 191
It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben presents the Stone Fruit Sour. It's a whiskey sour with an unusual composition and a pleasing twist. Meanwhile Matthew is bringing the Bella Luna. It's a delicate gin delight with a resurrected ingredient (if you can find it). Also they discuss rally caps and give advice on when to put ketchup in your cocktails. Yum! Recipes Below. Stone Fruit Sour 2 oz Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 1 oz Rich Simple Syrup 1/4 oz tsp Apricot Brandy 1 oz Lemon Juice 1 egg white Dry s...
Feb 01, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 190
And it's all Scott Boras' fault. Our cocktail quaffers discuss if the Giants have enough starting pitching and why Snell or Montgomery could just get in the way. They also argue about "missing out" on Rhys Hoskins before discuss if DH is a real need or not and one mystery player who could be a perfect fit for the job. On the cocktails side of things Ben is drinking an Earl Gray Marteani while Matthew is quaffing his original Winter's Comfort.
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 189
