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

They've run out of things to talk about yet somehow they're still talking. And drinking! Today Ben has made a Rum Firewalker while Matthew is drinking a 49er Margarita (inspired by the devil!). On the baseball side of things they rant about Hall of Fame voting (congrats Scott Rolen, sorry Jeff Kent), debate if the Giants are secretly good (Matthew) or secretly bad (Ben), and brainstorm ways the team could improve the fan experience (improved bathroom technology).
Cocktails @ 9:27
Baseball @ 16:30

Pitchers and catchers report in 28 days. Otherwise known as eternity. Matthew is coping with tiki inspired Iron Ranger while Ben is drinking his personalized version of the Mai Tai. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss holes in the roster and the importance of Lamonte Wade Jr. before arguing about the state of the minor league system.
Cocktails @ 10:33
Baseball @ 21:00

How fine of a manager is Gabe Kapler really? The brothers ponder this over modified classic cocktails; Ben is deep in the Tiki hut with a Blueberry Motiko while Matthew is getting punched in the throat by a Spicy Gold Rush. On the baseball side of things the jokers discuss the end of the Belt Wars, wrap up the Carlos Correa Saga, and finish with a robust discussion of the Giants pitching staff including new bargain bin signee, Luke Jackson.
Cocktails @ 8:39
Baseball @ 18:15
Hut. Hut. Hut.

39 long days until pitchers and catchers report. It's pouring rain. We're all miserable. It's time for some comforting hot cocktails! Matthew is serving up a Hot Buttered Rum while Ben is handing out Whiskey Skins (yes, that's really the name). On the baseball side of things our burnermen discuss Farhan speaking out, the departure of Brian Sabean, the departure of Tommy La Stella, and the current roster of position players.
Cocktails @ 10:40
Baseball @ 21:19

It's the lost Episode! It was recorded the evening that the Giants reportedly signed Correa. So we had to re-record. We're releasing it now because many (but not all) of our takes are still relevant and we get a bit drunk at the end - good for a few laughs. Enjoy!
Drinks start at 10:40
Baseball starts at 23:00
Since the cocktails we introduce here are the same as Episode 80, here are two cocktail recipes that we enjoy that you may as well.
Smoke Show
2 oz Mezcal
1/4 oz Cynar
1/4 oz Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Cinnamon for Garnish
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon.
Wildest Redhead
1.5 oz Scotch Blended Whiskey
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Honey Syrup (3 honey to 1 water)
.25 oz Allspice Dram
.25 oz Cherry Brandy Liqueur
Add first 4 ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with (preferably) a large chunk of ice. Drizzle cherry liqueur over the top (which will fall to the base). Enjoy.

Correa actually has an issue? Sorry, not sorry! This off season is still a bonfire. The perfect time for some smokey cocktails. Matthew is drinking a Smoked Rosemary Whiskey Sour while Ben has made a Burnt Prickly Pear. On the baseball side of things the our mulish topers discuss the ongoing Correa fiasco, the fans ire, 1+1 contracts , and Taylor and Tyler Rogers.
Cocktails @ 8:10
Baseball @ 16:15