Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Who’s afraid of the Dodgers? Not us! Ben spits in the eye of the evil empire while drinking his 2023 cocktail. Matthew silent gives them the finger while drinking his Soju Love Jung Hoo. On the baseball side of things our Dodger haters discus the crap shoot of player development, how the Dodgers don’t matter, and why we shouldn’t fall in love with prospects.

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew celebrates new Giant Jung Hoo Lee with his original soju sour, the Soju Love Jung Hoo. It's quietly complex and incredibly enjoyable. Meanwhile Ben is winging in the new year with his configurable 2023. It's fun, festive and perfect for celebrating the end of a great year or the beginning of a better one. They also discuss the oddity of new year's resolutio...

Hi. It's me. Off season disappointment. We've met before. Anyway, I'm serving drinks to your hosts today. Matthew is quietly crying into his Feliz Navidad. Ben is grumbling loudly while I shove his Jingle Balls into his hand. On the baseball side of things they discuss Yamamoto and the Dodgers, how Chapman, Montgomery and Snell could ease the pain, and what names could be traded to further improve...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode the brothers are presenting their holiday song inspired cocktails. Ben is showing off his Jingle Balls. Yes, you read that right. It's got glitter and bubbles aplenty; really not crass at all. Meanwhile Matthew is give us his Feliz Navidad. It's a bold but comforting tequila backed cocktail perfect for pre-caroling. They also give advice on garnishes and confess ho...

Finally, an off season win. We're over hyping it. Ben is so happy he's celebrating with a Champagne Cocktail. Matthew is splashing about a very delicious Parasol. On the "baseball" side of things the brothers audition for future Sizzle Reels by hyping possible free agency targets. They discuss the signing of Jung Hoo Lee in depth: Where does this signing rank in the recent history of the Giants? W...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents a cocktail by Shannon Mustipher called the Parasol. It's a stellar riff on the Daiquiri perfect for sipping while dreaming of sunny days. Meanwhile Ben is presenting the classic Champagne Cocktail. It's simple, bubbly and bracing. They also plan to make music inspired cocktails and give advice on original gift ideas. Recipes below. Parasol 2 oz Whi...

Because we have to blame someone, right? Or some ... object? Matthew is pointing his finger while sloshing about his Gingerbread Old Fashioned. Ben is nodding along vigorously while sipping his Gin Botanica. On the baseball side of things our fatalists discuss who's to blame for Ohtani spurning the Giants, where do the Giants turn next to create a winning 2024 roster, and what are fans to do if th...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben presents the sparkling Gin Botanica. It's clean, crisp and bracing like a frigid winter morning. Meanwhile Matthew warms things up with his Gingerbread Old Fashioned. It's warm and rich notes are perfect at then of a long cold day. They also discuss holiday music and give tips on how to care for bubbles in your cocktail. Recipes below. Gin Botanica 1 1/2 oz Gin...

But not all three. Surely. That's crazy fan talk. So Ben is talking about it while drinking his Frosty Barrel. Matthew is vainly trying to be the voice of reason while drinking his La Revolucion. On the baseball side of things our fanatics discuss the last 4 teams standing in the way of Ohtani, and what evil things they might be whispering to him about the Giants. They also discuss whether it's po...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew creates a diorama in a glass with his cognac and tequila fueled La Revolucion. It's a lusciously rich concoction full of history. Meanwhile Ben presents his icy, minty, wintry Frosty Barrel. It's cold cool and cooling over the embers of bourbon and benedictine. They also discuss the right time to decorate for the holidays and give advice on how to make any...

The Giants are ready to spend big on multiple players. Or so some believe. Matthew is all in while enjoying his Chai Old Fashioned. Meanwhile Ben is skeptically sipping his Cherry Mezcal Old Fashioned. On the Baseball side of things our old fashioned drinkers discuss if money is enough to sign the biggest names, can the Giants truly outbid everyone, do they need to make moves pursuing to Ohtani, a...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben breaks out an old favorite to help him craft his Cherry Mezcal Old Fashioned. It's wonderful mellow smokiness helps you settle deep into your couch after a big turkey meal. Meanwhile Matthew is presenting his Chai Old Fashioned. It's warm, comforting and the perfect way to end a busy holiday. They also discuss the things they're really thankful for instead of t...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew is presenting the perfect Thanksgiving dinner cocktail the Fireside 75. Its light, refreshing, and warming to the soul. Meanwhile Ben is showing off his May I Have Another Punch. The perfect punch for a large party. They also get down to gravy, give tips on alcohol free cocktails, and discuss elbows to the throat one last time. Recipes below. Fireside 75 1/...

We're going to sign Ohtani, right? Matthew is enthusiastically nodding his head while drinking his Mario Kartish. Ben is, of course, shaking his head like a dope while drinking from his Thanksgiving DIY Aperitif Bar. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss the return of Matt Williams, gush over Shohei Ohtani, debate the merits of Bellinger and Chapman and discuss the nearly finalized c...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben is presenting many cocktails in one with his DIY Aperitif Bar. It's perfect for large food-centered holiday gatherings! Some might be coming up! Meanwhile Matthew gets behind the virtual wheel with his Mario Kart-ish. It's a wacky combination of flavors with an AI twist. Also they debate whether weekends are for work or rest and give advice on how to use robots...

The World Series is over and Giants fans can now enjoy their favorite time of the year! Ben is dreaming of his Yamamoto jersey while drinking his Orange You Glad It's Not Bitter. Meanwhile Matthew is already modeling his Ohtani jersey while drinking his Spirit of Sonoma. On the baseball side of things our dreamers discuss the growing Curse of Dubon, the options of Cobb, Conforto and Manaea, if "br...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew is getting boozy with his Spirit of Sonoma. It's deep, dark and hiding a delicious secret at the bottom. Meanwhile Ben is washing away the bitter with his Orange You Glad It's Not Bitter. It's simple solid sour that's a precursor for cocktails to come later this month. They also discuss Halloweens past, how to create an original cocktail, and when to dirty...

With Farhan Zaidi extended through 2026, are we in store for three more years of mediocrity? Matthew expresses ambivalence while drinking his Fall of Fig. Ben shrugs and yawns before sipping his ... Negroni. (A very small sip.) On the baseball side of things the our apathetic fans discuss Zaidi's contract extension, speculate about trade possibilities, ponder the dark arts of baseball mangers, and...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben faces his biggest fear, the Negroni. It's bright, it's sophisticated, and oh yes, it is so so bitter. Meanwhile Matthew is sipping his sweet and tart gin based Fall of Fig. It's gin things all around. Also they discuss if bitterness is an acquired taste and the right way to handle a bad cocktail. Recipes below. Negroni 1 oz London Dry Gin 1 oz Campari 1 oz Swee...

It's an Emergency Podcast! Matthew and Ben break out the booze on a Tuesday night to talk about the reported hiring of Bob Melvin. Ben breaks out his go-to cocktail, the Fitzgerald, while Matthew is predictably drinking an Old Fashioned that is still in R&D mode. The boys talk about how the Padres continue to Padre, the possibility of Matt Williams wearing a Giants uniform again, the implicati...

Wait, Bob Melvin is interviewing with the Giants? This ponderous situation calls for cocktails. Ben is drinking his Bitter Blood Curse while thinking things through. Matthew is drinking his Highland Harvest while declaring that the search is over. On the baseball side of things they discuss the Bob Melvin situation. Is this a fait accompli? Is Melvin past his prime? Could the Padres be any more Pa...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents his original scotch and rosemary sour, the Highland Harvest. It's fall in a cocktail glass. Meanwhile Ben is getting spoopy with his Halloween inspired Bitter Blood Curse. It's bright, sweet and ... well, cursed with bitterness. Also they discuss glamping, boiling water in a bag and how to get the best foam from your egg whites. Recipes below. High...

Can you have too much of an average thing? Yes; yes you can. This is a problem better fixed with cocktails ... or is it? Matthew is rolling up his sleeves and sipping a Tender Knob. But Ben has put his Manhattan down because this job requires two hands. On the baseball side of things our laborers discuss the on going manager search with a focus on the internal candidates. They then dive deep into...

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben embraces the bitterness by discussing the intricacies of sweet vermouth while presenting the classic Manhattan. Matthew stays with the season while presenting his version of H. Ehrmann's Tender Knob. Also, throat rattling soccer highlights, beer and cider talk (?!) and advice on how not to let one bottle of a spirit ruin the whole batch. Recipes below. Manhatta...

Good things happened and we're celebrating them. Matthew is giving out his awards while drinking his Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned. Ben is toasting those players while choking down a Rob Roy. On the baseball side of things they pick their Rookie of the Year and MVP players while discussing the many runners up. The also do a brief rundown of the current state of the playoffs.