There can be only one ... Bob. The brothers break down the dismissal of manage Bob Melvin. Were they surprised? Do they agree? What kind of manager do they want to replace him?

They took a minute or two to make simple cocktails, Matthew is drinking and Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking a Gin & Ginger Beer. Recipes below.

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz demerara gum syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel (for garnish)
• Luxardo cherry (for garnish)
• Combine bourbon, demerara gum syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express the oil from an orange peel over the drink. Garnish with the orange peel and a Luxardo cherry.

• 2 oz London dry gin
• 3-4 oz Ginger beer
• 7 Brandied cherries for garnish
• Add gin a four cherries to an empty high ball glass. Fill glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and remaining cherries.

#ripgin #youcrankyoldbattleaxe

We'll call it ... the Negroni. Our theme park enthusiasts take stock of the 2025 season: predictions are reviewed, milestones are celebrated, tears of sorrow and tears of relief are shed over a bright red cocktail. Then they ask each other the big questions: Was this season good or bad? Should Bob Melvin be fired or retained? Did Buster make any mistakes? Can he make mistake? One thing is clear, no ERT for these thoosies; one ride on the Negroni was enough. Hit the dispatch music, Bob!

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Negroni because he lost the bet while Matthew is drinking The Fitzgerald to taunt Ben. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz London dry gin
• 1 1/2 oz Sweet vermouth
• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• Orange twist for garnish
• Combine the gin, vermouth and Campari in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired dilution. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass and carefully add a single large chunk of ice. Express the orange twist over the glass and drop into the glass. Then trick your brother into a bet where he has to drink it.

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters (Matthew's stamp)
• Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass.

#doitforginny

The Giants are playing meaningless games, but the Negroni watch is still on. Our Campari haters break down the Cardinals series in which the old rivals eliminated each other from the playoffs. Then they break down the playoffs and pick who they want to win and who they think will win.

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking ----- while Ben is drinking ------. Recipes below.

• 1 1/2 oz Gracia A Dios Receta Oaxaqueña Gin
• 3/4 oz Oaxacan Hot Honey Syrup (1:1 ratio)
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.

• 1 part lime juice
• 2 parts cinnamon & clove syrup
• 3 parts Demerara rum
• 4 parts Cloudy apple cider
• Combine all of the ingredients in a vessel and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

#doitforginny