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Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

By: Ben Henry and Matthew Henry
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  • Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday.
    Copyright 2024 Ben Henry and Matthew Henry
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Episodes
  • What the Snell?!
    Apr 25 2024

    Just when you think you're about to sweep a series, you pull a groin. The boys are talking the Mets series win, what the Blake Snell injury means for the rotation, and ponder if the fixed bullpen is already broken again.

    On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cherries on the Side and Matthew is drinking a Juniperotivo

    Cherries on the Side

    • 2 oz Congac
    • 1 oz Cherry Liqueur
    • 1 oz Lemon Juice
    • Cherries for Garnish

    Combine congac, cherry liqueur and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with brandied cherries on a cocktail pick.

    Juniperotivo

    • 4 mint leaves
    • 2 oz London Dry Gin (Or Junipero if you have it)
    • 1.5 oz Lime Juice
    • 1 oz Simple Syrup
    • 1/4 oz Grenadine

    Muddle Mint and Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with two mint leaves floated on top.

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    36 mins
  • The Giants Are Better Than You Think
    Apr 22 2024

    17-1? No problem. Really! The brothers break down the Diamondbacks series and discuss why it shows that this team is better than its record. Then they discuss the slowly improving bullpen. Is this the final piece the Giants need to reach the lofty heights of 86 wins?

    On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Kentucky Buck while Ben is drinking a Margarita (returning to the show for this first time since episode 1). Recipes below.

    Kentucky Buck

    • 1 hulled strawberry
    • 2 oz Bourbon
    • 3/4 oz Lemon juice
    • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
    • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
    • 2-3 oz Ginger Beer

    Muddle strawberry in the base of a cocktail shaker. Add next four ingredients with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel and strawberry slice.

    Margarita

    • 2 oz blanco tequila
    • 1 oz Cointreau
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional)

    Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.

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    58 mins
  • Scrappy Isn't Too Far from Crappy
    Apr 18 2024

    The Giants bats have scratched out some runs but should winning be this hard? The brothers break down the Marlins series: The hidden closer trick! Keaton Winn with a lead! A clutch double play ... on offense?! Also, Ben gives Matthew a shoulder to cry one before shoving him in the proverbial mud.

    On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Gilda (that's the name of the cocktail, he's not a vampire) while Ben is drinking a Drunken Monkey (again, a cocktail). Recipes below.

    Gilda

    • 2 oz Blanco or Reposado Tequila
    • 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
    • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
    • 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup

    Combine, shake and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge or frond.

    Drunken Monkey

    • 1 1/2 oz Smith & Cross Rum
    • 2 1/2 oz Plantation 3 Stars rum
    • 1 oz Banane du Brésil
    • 2 dashes chocolate bitters

    Combine rums, banana liqueur and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass. Add large chunk of ice. Garnish with a copious amount of Luxardo cherries. At least 3 or you’re a cheap monkey or curmudgeon monkey.

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    36 mins

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Come for the SF Giants & stay for the Cocktails.

Let's be honest, the SF Giants aren't always a fun watch, but Matthew and Ben do a great job of make listening about the Giants entertaining. Add in weekly homemade cocktails recipes and I'm hooked...and buzzed.

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