Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Well ... that first game was really good! The brothers react to the Mariners series including the excellent first game, the very Logan Webb second game, and the ... very Robbie Ray third game. Then they talk about trades ... because there's nothing else to talk about. What kind of players will the Giants pursue and what kind of players SHOULD they pursue?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Mexican Pirate while Ben is drinking a Moscow Mule. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Jamaican Rum (I’m using Flor de Caña 12 year)
• 1/4 oz Rich Demerara Syrup
• 2 Full Dashes of Mole Bitters
• Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz Lime juice
• 2-4 oz Ginger beer
• Fill a chilled copper mug or highball glass with ice, add the vodka, lime juice and finally top with the ginger beer.

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We could all use a break at this point. Our haggard hosts react to the Rockies series, Logan Webb's social media meltdown, and, in solidarity with Logan, Ben has a mental break down because of the the All-Star break. They also break down the draft: find out who has a fried chicken sandwich spreadsheet, who's 19 but that's not a concern, and who's uncle couldn't teach him how to hit a fly ball.

Note: we will not be publishing a midweek episode, we'll be back after the Mariner's series in one week.

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking an Amen Corner while Ben is drinking a Sh*t From My Bar Sour. Recipes below.

• 5 Mint Leaves
• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Aperol
• 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
• Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with as many brandied cherries as you can fit on a pick.

• 2 oz Misery Mixture*
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup or Raspberry Syrup or whatever but if it’s flavored make sure it comes from a plastic bottle
• *Misery Mixture is a combination of all bottles in your bar that have less than six ounces remaining. Combine them into a single container and shake or whatever.
• Combine misery, juice, and syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a red Solo cup.

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Blue Jays and crows are both members of the Corvidae family. Our ornithologists marvel at the stark contrast between Monday's game and Tuesday & Thursday's games as they break down the Toronto series. Then they discuss the Giants playoff chances and what they need to do to fill their holes for the second half push. (No, really. It was Ben's idea!) They also discuss retiring umpires, the impending draft, and changing the name of the podcast to Giant Fireballs. (... because of the Firebells ... details inside.)

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Country Roads while Matthew is drinking a Toronto. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Canadian Whiskey (okay to sub bourbon or rye)
• 1/4 oz Fernet Branca
• 1/4 oz Brown Sugar syrup (simple syrup fine too)
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 2 oz Canadian Whiskey (okay to sub bourbon or rye)
• 1/4 oz Fernet Branca
• 1/4 oz Brown Sugar syrup (simple syrup fine too)
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Mix all ingredients in a rocks glass and add ice. Stir to chill. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Epic pun incoming! The brothers Henry analyze the second series defeat in a row to the Rockies, discuss the Giants All-Star selections, and conclude the Jung Hoo Lee Watch (did JHL win Ben's respect? Press play to find out.) Then they ask the impossible question: are the Rockies more entertaining than the Giants?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a 5th of July while Ben is getting Mountain High. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Demerara Syrup
• 3 strawberries
• 5 blueberries
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Tiny pinch of sea salt
• Muddle berries and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients plus ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig and couple of blueberries.

• 2 oz Tequila blanco
• 1 oz Blood orange juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• Layer the grenadine on the bottom of an empty rocks glass. Fill the rocks glass with ice. Combine tequila and blood orange juice in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled and strain into the prepared rocks glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel.

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One game anyway. In the abbreviated episode, our herpetologists react to the DBag series which included the Giants first win against them this season, after going 0-8. The boys discuss the team losing 11 straight Landen Roupp starts, Trevor McDonald's great outing and the trade value of Heliot Ramos.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Sweet Misery while Matthew is drinking a How to Kill a Friend. Recipes below.

• 2 oz White Rum
• 4-6 Trader Joe’s Italian Blood Orange Soda (Or make your own with blood oranges, simple syrup and club soda)
• Add rum to an empty highball glass, fill the glass with ice and top with the soda

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 3/4 oz Campari
• 1/2 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)
• 1/4 oz Cointreau
• 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice - preferably crushed or pebble. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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It's the Luiz Arraez episode! The boys react to the series win against the Braves before breaking down possible All-Star candidates (Luis Arraez!) and snubs (Casey Schmitt! Jung Hoo Lee!?). After that brief discussion they move to trade talk. Besides Arraez and Ray, is there anyone else the Giants could move?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Betty Carter while Ben is drinking a Some Days are Diamonds (Some Days are Stones). Recipes below

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)
• 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 2 oz brandy
• 2-4 oz Lemon-Lime soda (Shasta Twist for that local flavor!)
• 1/2 oz dark rum
• Add brandy to an empty highball glass. Add ice nearly to the top. Top gently with the lemon-lime soda and then float the rum on top. Do not stir! Let this cocktail evolve as you drink it. (You can pour the rum onto a spoon and let it trickle into the glass or you can carefully pour the rum onto a protruding piece of ice.)

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It will be fascinating to watch, that's for sure. The boys review the series against the Wayward Vagabundos before breaking down the first half, but first they react to the on going Pride Night saga, follow up on the Devers pinch-running incident, and check in on the Jung Hoo Lee Earns Ben's Respect progress.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an I'm Sorry while Matthew is drinking I Love Lamp. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Felernum
• 3/4 oz Lavender Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

• 1 oz Añejo Tequila
• 1 oz Demerara or Dark Rum
• 3/4 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Agave Nectar
• 4 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
• Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel, pineapple leaves, or any other tropical trappings you want.

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Maybe the Giants shouldn't go to Miami anymore. The brothers react to the miserable Miami series, celebrate the recent successes of the starting rotation, and debate who's to blame for the Devers' pinch running fiasco.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a For Baby while Matthew is drinking an Irish Godfather. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/4-1/2 oz Lavender syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired level of dilution. Double strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

• 2 oz Irish Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Amaretto
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Orange Twist for Garnish
• Mix all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Twist orange peel over drink and drop in the glass.

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A sweep is a sweep even if it isn't a sweep. The boys relish in the winning streak by breaking down the rain shortened Braves series and discus the ROY chances for Bryce Eldridge and the rumors that the Giants have put every veteran player on the trade market.

On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking Annie's Cocktail while Matthew is drinking a Velas Sour. Recipes below.

• 2 oz Pink Gin
• 3/4 oz Lavender Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 dash Angostura bitter
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

• 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Amaretto
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 bar spoon Agave Syrup
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a Collins Glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice or brandied cherry.

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I mean, there's no disputing that, right? The brothers return from their hiatus to discuss the rise of Bryce Eldridge, the continuing education of Tony Vitello, and ketchup on other odds and ends: why is the offense so hit or miss (pun intended)? Boy are we lucky to have Logan Webb! And, wait, we have a closer now?

On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Dana Maria while Ben is drinking a Chocolate Smoke. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
• 3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional, to taste)
• Shake ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe or over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and/or a brandied cherry.

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1/2 oz White Chocolate Creme de Cacao
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with chocolate flakes.

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