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

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.

The season is 1/3 complete and the Giants have battled back to mediocrity. It's time to give out some awards! The brothers are giving out awards for MVPs, Unsung Heroes, and Most Improved of month two. They also nominate candidates for next months Most Improved. Then its roster talk: Will Luciano be sent back to Sacramento for glove work? Will the old hurt guys push out Ramos and Matos? Will Farhan really take away all our new toys?
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an original cocktail, the Late Bloomer while Ben soothes his vocal chords with Hot Toddy #3.
Late Bloomer
2 oz Gin1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice3 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters1/4 tsp Absinthe (for rinse)
Prepare a chilled coupe glass by rinsing the inside with absinthe and dumping any remainder (or use atomizer to spray inside of glass). Add all remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled and diluted. Double strain into prepared coupe glass.
Hot Toddy #3
2 oz Ginger Liqueur2 tsp of honey6 oz of Lemon Herbal Infusion
Add the ginger liqueur and honey to a mug. Top with herbal infusion.

Wow. So those were a couple of games. The brothers break down the start of the Pirates series, reminding us that youth is a double edged sword. They also talk about Blake Snell, but if feels like homework. In the lightning round: Did we jinx the bullpen? Which is better, framing or robo-umps? Is Late Night LaMonte a Super Hero? And, is Matthew still disappointed in Matt Chapman?
On the Cocktail Side of things Ben is drinking another Hot Toddy, but this one is different. Meanwhile Matthew is drinking a Vanilla Old Fashioned because of course he is.
Hot Toddy #2
1 1/2 oz Plantation Stiggin’s Fancy Pineapple Dark Rum6 oz Earl Gray3/4 Lemon Oleo Sacrum Syrup1 Cinnamon Stick5 cloves
Pour hot tea into a mug. Add rum and oleo sacrum syrup. Add cinnamon stick and cloves.
Vanilla Old Fashioned
2 oz Bourbon1/4 oz Amaro Nonino1/2 oz Vanilla Demerara Gomme Syrup1 bar spoon full of Luxardo Cherry Syrup2 Dashes Angostura Bitters1 Dash Orange Bitters
Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with

It's happened. The long awaited and yet still unexpected arrival of position player prospects. The boys break down the emergence of Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, and Marco Luciano. What does this mean for the roster when guys like Austin Slater and Nick Ahmed get healthy? Finally they sing the praises of the quietly dominate bullpen.
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Strawberry Gin Basil Smash while Ben is drinking a Hot Toddy.
Strawberry Gin Basil Smash
2 oz London Dry Gin1/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup3/4 oz Lemon Juice3-4 Fresh Basil Leaves2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake til well-chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a strawberry and/or basil leaf.
Hot Toddy
6 oz Chamomile tea1 1/2 oz Scotch Whiskey1 oz Lemon Oleo Sacrum Syrup
Combine ingredients in mug.