Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

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...

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...

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. Strai...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

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 wa...

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 i...

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...

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...

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 de...

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...

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 drinkin...

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...

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 Matt...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents his original ode to the silent season: Winter's Comfort. All of the winter flavors are here to wrap you in a warm blanket by the fire. Meanwhile Ben is presenting the Earl Grey Marteani. A gin sour with a tannin twist by Audrey Sanders of the Pegu Club. They also discuss the cocktail best paired with a Costco hot dog and give tips on finding balanc...

Rumor has it, we have nothing to talk about. Never true! What does it mean that the Giants are "not willing" to meet the current asking prices of the remaining big free agents? Farhan is looking for a back up shortstop, but do we really need a starting shortstop? Also, who are Johnny Level and Yoendry Sanchez and when will they reach the majors? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking h...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben presents the perfectly over named Mon Cherry Frexicano. It's a Mezcal Cherry sipper perfect for drinking while wearing your smoking jacket. Meanwhile Matthew sticks out with his Clavo Oxidado. A Latin riff on a Scottish classic which is also good after dinner faire. Also, they discuss wet weather wear and how to kick your cocktails up an extra notch. Recipes be...

It's the most Boras ... I mean boring time of the year. But that's not going to stop us! We're going to talk about Jordan Hicks for an hour. OK, we also discuss about how MLB can make the off season a little less boring and which young player we most want to see the Giants let play in 2024. Meanwhile on the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking his Dram Good cocktail. Matthew is drinking his 43...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents his bourbon based 43 Bananas cocktail. This flavorful cocktail is a perfect sipper for a cold day. Meanwhile Ben presents another bourbon cocktail in the Dram Good. It's bright and round with deep spicy notes. Also, they discuss joys of lugging around bottles of booze, and give advice on how much ice you really need. A lot. It's a lot. Recipes belo...

Is this the big trade we've been waiting for? Matthew declares it's only the beginning while drinking his Zen Rum-ble. Ben rolls his eye while chugging his Radiant Dawn. On the baseball side of things they discuss the Robbie Ray for Haniger and Desclafni trade, whether the Giants will (try to) do more, and reminisce about great trades from the Giants past.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben introduces the invigorating Radiant Dawn. It's bright, sweet and spicy; perfect for launching a new year. Meanwhile Matthew gets mellow with his Zen Rum-ble. It's smooth and refreshing; ideal for those looking for inner peace. Also, they give a tip on how to get out of a cocktail rut and discuss how to put the past behind you. Recipes below. Radiant Dawn 1 1/2...