Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast Ben Henry and Matthew Henry

Does one good win negate two painful losses? Asking for some friends. The brothers dive deep in to the Angels series and examine it as a microcosm of the season. Then they debate the debut of Spencer Bivens, great feel good story or a distraction from the mediocrity?
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Old Fashioned while Ben is drinking a Gin & It. Recipes below.
Gin Old Fashioned
2 oz Gin1/2 oz Green Tea Syrup2 Dashes Ginger BittersLemon Peel for Garnish
Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice, preferably a large ice cube, and garnish with a lemon twist.
Gin & It
1 3/4 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1 Dash Orange Bitters
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into Nick & Nora glass.

Is it a good sign or a bad sign when Brett Wisely is your top hitter? Asking for a friend. Today the boys ask if Brett Wisely is taking Nick Ahmed's job, discuss the current state of the offense, and Ben goes to the optometrist. Also in the lightning round they go on a fishing expedition, call out Farhan on a Spring fib, and start and finish the Giant's All-Star discussion.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking an All Keyed Up while Matthew is enjoying a Yerba Buena. Recipes below.
All Keyed Up
2 oz White Rum1 oz Apricot Liqueur1 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur3/4 oz Key Lime Juice4 oz Pineapple Juice
Combine rum, liqueurs and key lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a highball with ice. Top with pineapple juice.
Yerba Buena
2 oz Reposado TequilaLime Juice of one lime1/4 oz Agave Nectar8 mint leavesGinger beer, chilled, to topGarnish: Mint Sprig and/or lime wheel

Keaton Winn back! And the Giants are two games under .500 again. The brothers discuss the absurd wild card race and if the Giants have enough starting pitching to take advantage of absurdity. They also say goodbye to an angel.
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin-Gin Mule while Ben is enjoying a Passion Fruit Daiquiri.
Gin-Gin Mule
1 3/4 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup1 mint sprig1-2 oz Ginger Beer
Muddle simple syrup, lime juice and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add gin and ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with Ginger Beer. Garnish with mint.
Passion Fruit Daiquiri
2 oz White Rum1 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Rich Simple Syrup
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass.

How bad does a team have to play to make Bob Melvin mad? Well, pretty bad it turns out. Today the boys are talking all about Melvin and his rage, the demotion of Luis Matos to make room for Austin Slater, and Ben's personal barista? Also a lightning round full of humility, cortisone shots and career ending stupidity.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Carajillo Puesto while Matthew is drinking a Maneki-Neko-ish. Recipes below.
Carajillo Puesto
2 oz Licor 432 oz Espresso
Add Licor 43 and ice to a rocks glass. Layer with espresso.
Maneki-Neko-ish
2 oz Sesame-infused Bourbon1/2 oz Licor 431/2 oz Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth2 Dashes Angostura BittersOrange peel for garnish
First steep 4 ounces of bourbon with one tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for at least 24 hours. Then combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30-40 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Express orange oils over drink and garnish with the peel.

So, Juan Soto and Arson Judge are pretty good I guess. The brothers discuss the Yankees series starting off with the Blake Snell Experience, then they dive into the lack of clutch performances from the pitching staff before finishing up with a check in on the young players.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ranchero Pelirrojo and Matthew is drinking a Mateo Cain. Recipes below.
Ranchero Pelirrojo
2 oz Tequila3/4 oz Ginger Syrup4 oz Club Soda
Combine all ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently to combine.
Mateo Cain
2 oz Añejo Tequila1/4 oz Licor 431/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup2 Dashes Orange Bitters1 Dash Ginger Bitters

Another week, another injury. LaMonte Wade Jr, the rock of the lineup, has fallen. Can anything be done to reduce the damage? Bob and the boys have some crazy ideas. Also, we need to talk about shortstop. The carousel seems to never stop. Is it time to look outside the organization? Also, in the lightning round they talk offense, MLB stat changes, and a little crying baby.
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Margarita Dorada and Ben is drinking a Berry Gin Old Fashioned.
Margarita Dorada
2 oz Tequila Blanco3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse1 oz Lime Juice1 barspoonful of Agave Syrup1 Dash Orange Bitters
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coup glass.
Berry Gin Old Fashioned
4 oz Berry Infused Gin (Wild Icelandic Pink Gin)1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Add gin, simple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass. Add single large chunk of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.