Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

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 Sour 1 oz Fernet-Branca 1 oz Green Chartreuse 1 oz lime juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Add all ingredients into a cocktail shak...

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 impres...

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 & Black 1 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur 1/4 oz Orange Liqueur 2 Dashes orange bitters Garnis...

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 cl...

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....

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...

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. Scorpion 1 oz fresh lime juice 2 oz fresh orange juice 3/4 oz Demerara syrup 1 oz Orgeat 1 oz brandy or...

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...

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-G...

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 pitchi...

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 t...

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 a...

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...

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 d...

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 s...

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 Lo...

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 Stigg...

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 Baseb...

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...

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 te...

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

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 inc...

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...

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...

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