Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Vitello Learning Curve

    How steep it is. Our leaders react to the Athletics series and discuss the learning pains of one Tony Vitello. How will the Giants cope with the loss of Heliot Ramos? Is Bader tradable now?! Is Eldridge in the laundry cart? Finally, how good of a student is Tony Vitello? Hopefully better than Matthew and Ben think. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Prospector while Ben is drinking 43 Problems, But Whiskey Ain't One. Recipes below. Propspector1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Crème de cacaoStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled (20-30 seconds). Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Express lemon twist over the drink and drop in as a garnish. 43 Problems (but Whiskey Ain't One)1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Licor 433/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel #doitforwilson

    44 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Dodgers Split & Fixing the Roster

    At least they have winning record against the Dodgers. The boys react to the Dodgers series McDonald! Houserdeeznutz! Offense! Ray? Roupp? No offense? Then they pretend that they can figure out how to fix hte 2026 Giants on the fly. Does the roster need to be fixed or does it need to be used better? Yes. Definitely yes. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an Outfield while Matthew is drinking Nectarine Mint Gimlet. Recipes below. Outfield Camaraderie1 1/2 oz congac/brandy1/2 oz apricot liqueur3/4 oz lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrupCombine all ingredients in shaker with ice shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a dried lemon wheel or dried apricot. Nectarine-Mint Gimlet2 oz London dry gin1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Nectarine simple syrup (make regular simple syrup with a nectarine added, strain after removing from heat)5-6 large mint leavesCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lime wheel #doitforwilson

    49 min

  3. MAY 12

    Patrick Bailey Traded, Who's Next?

    Was that the most surprising unsurprising trade ever? The brothers react to the Patrick Bailey trade, the Ryan Walker demotion, and oh yeah, the Pirates series. Did they actually win that series? More importantly who will the Giants trade next after Patrick Bailey? Most importantly, are they already sellers? On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Smoke & Mirrors while Ben is drinking Tequila, I Hardly Know Her. Recipes below. Smoke & Mirrors1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Mezcal1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple SyrupShake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Tequila, I Hardly Know Her2 oz Anejo Tequila2 dashes Angostura bitters1/4 oz Simple syrupCombine tequila, bitters and simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass with a fresh chunk of ice. Garnish with a dried lime wheel. #doitforwilson

    59 min

  4. MAY 7

    Are the Giants Bad? ... Yes.

    Matthew wrote that title. The brothers react to the Padres series including the stellar outing of Trevor McDonald (EIEIO), the debut of Home Run Jesus [Rodriguez], and what both of their performances mean for the Giants roster. They then ask the question no one wants to hear: Are the 2026 Giants bad? That answer might all hinge on the performance of just a few players. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Whisk(e)y Highball while Matthew is drinking an Essex Street. Recipes below. Whisk(e)y Highball2 oz Whisk(e)y4 oz Club SodaPour the whisk(e)y into a highball with ice, ideally a single long spear. Top with the club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Essex Street2 oz Gin¾ oz lime juice½ oz elderflower liqueur (St-Germain)3–4 cucumber slices (muddled)Small pinch fresh dill (light muddle or shake-in)Tiny pinch sea salt (seriously small—like 1–2 grains worth)Lightly muddle cucumber + dill in shaker with elderflower liqueur in a shaker. Add ice and all other ingredients. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh dill sprig. #doitforwilson

    52 min

  5. MAY 4

    Will the Eldridge Knight Save Vitello?

    Can two rookie call ups right the ship? The boys react to yet another sweep, this time at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, a organization with significantly less resources yet a vastly superior team. The Giants can't score, suck at strategy, and can't coach third base. But Buster is sending reinforcements, the question is, will Vitello play them? On the cocktail side of things, Matthew is drinking El Jardine while Ben is drinking a Dom You Forget About Me. El Jardine1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave (optional)Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass or over a large rock. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel. Dom You Forget About Me1 1/2 oz Rum1/2 oz DOM Benedictine1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lime JuiceAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel. #DoItForWilson

    46 min

  6. MAY 1

    A Flood of Losses in Philadelphia

    That was a coaching disaster. Our critics react to the bad baseball against a bad team by calling out the ever guilty offense, pinning a little blame on the bullpen before pointing their fingers at the horrible coaching by Vitello and his staff. Then they ask, who should be the closer. For no reason whatsoever. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Parking Consulate while Matthew is drinking a Basil Gimlet. Recipes below. Parking Consulate1 oz Congac/Brandy1 oz Aged Rum1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup (or less if you prefer)2-4 oz club sodaCombine Congac, rum, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker without ice and shake to combine (or just stir them together in the serving glass). Add mixture to a highball glass with ice and top with the club soda. Basil Gimlet2 oz Gin (floral)3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Simple Syrup3-5 Basil leavesGently muddle basil and syrup before adding remaining ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf. #doitforwilson

    55 min

  7. APR 27

    Sweet, Sweet Homeostasis & 1st Month Review

    Sweet, glorious, predictable homeostasis! The boys confront the joy and pain of being slightly below average. There’s optimism after taking the Marlins series, a lot of feelings about Patrick Bailey vs. ABS but then they confront reality with a “lightning round” breakdown of Month One that absolutely was not short. Oh, and Ben may or may not have adopted a cat against his will. On the cocktail side, Matthew is drinking a Golden Nickel and Ben is drinking a Stupid Cat Has No Name. Golden Nickel1.5 oz London Dry Gin0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse0.5 oz Cynar0.75 oz Lemon Juice0.5 oz Strawberry Shrub*0.25 oz Honey Syrup Strawberry Shrub: 1 Strawberry0.25 oz Champagne Vinegar0.5 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup Muddle the strawberry, vinegar, and syrup, then strain to create the shrub. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well (extra shake for dilution). Strain into a Collins glass over crushed ice (or regular ice). Sweet, tangy, and a classy nod to Nick behind the bar. The Stupid Cat Has No Name (Old Fashioned)2 oz Bourbon0.25 oz Simple Syrup2 dashes Angostura BittersOrange Peel3 Luxardo Cherries Add bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until properly chilled and diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, express an orange peel over the top, rub it on the rim, and drop it in. Add cherries, contemplate your life choices, and try not to name the cat. #DoItForWilson

    53 min

  8. APR 24

    Giants Pitchers Outduel LA Corpos

    That was some good pitching and the timeliest of hitting. The boy celebrate the victory over the stupid Dodger by singing the praises of good defense and find pitching, especially by Tyler Mahle. They then debate if this Giants rotation is "good" again. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Gin Gin Fizz while Matthew is drinking a Peach Gin Spritz. Recipes below. Gin Gin Fizz2 oz London Dry Gin1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 egg white4 oz Ginger BeerCombine gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and egg white in a shaker with no ice. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Open shaker and add ice and shake again until chilled. Double strain into a highball with no ice. Carefully pour ginger beer in to the glass until head reaches just beyond the top of the glass. Peach Gin Spritz1 1/2 oz Gin1 oz Peach Syrup1/2 oz Lemon Juice1-2 Dashes Peach Bitters4 oz Sparkling WineFill a Collins glass or large wine glass with ice. In a shaker, add all ingredients except the sparkling wine with ice. Shake briefly to chill. Strain into prepared Collins or Wine glass. #doitforwilson

    53 min
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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.

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