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. 18M AGO

    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, the 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 Chareau0.75 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

  2. 3D AGO

    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

  3. 6D AGO

    Heliot Was Killian It in DC

    Someone tell Tony who our closer is! Our patriots react to the Nationals series including the breakout of Heliot Ramos, the continued lackluster results for Logan Webb, and the dominant bullpen. Then Matthew tries to drown Ben in optimism when he claims "this team is starting to look good." On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a What in the Heliot while Ben is drinking a Now He's an Accountant. Recipes below. What in the Heliot1 1/2 oz Añejo Tequila1/2 oz Drambuie1/4 oz Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry2 Dashes Chocolate BittersOrange Peel for GarnishStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Flame the orange peel over the drink and drop in the glass. Now He's an Accountant1 1/2 oz Plymouth Gin1/4 - 1/2 oz Lemon Juice2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters4 - 6 oz Ginger BeerCombine gin, lemon juice and bitters in a highball with no ice. Stir to combine. Fill glass with ice and top with the ginger beer. #doitforwilson

    56 min

  4. APR 17

    Eyebrows, Beanballs, and 2.8 Runs Per Game

    The Giants lose another series but somehow prove their bullpen is both broken and the best part of the team—make it make sense. Ben and Matthew break down a Reds series full of weak contact, questionable hitting philosophy, and just enough chaos (and chippiness) to keep things mildly entertaining. Also: Landen Roupp for Cy Young, probably. And maybe it's time to blame Hunter Pence—sorry, Hunter Mense—for everything. On the cocktail side, the boys are drinking… Out of Work Child Actor 1/4 oz raspberry syrup4–6 oz ginger beer3–4 dashes Angostura bitters Add all ingredients to a highball glass with ice. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with cherries or a lime wheel depending on your mood (or your career prospects). Fire Trucking Reds 2 oz rye whiskey1/3 oz homemade grenadine6 dashes Angostura bitters1 dash orange bitters Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with three cherries to emotionally recover from Giants baseball. #DoItForWilson

    51 min

  5. APR 13

    Baltimore Blues and Bruising Beavers

    The Giants did what they do best: flirt with competence just long enough to make the inevitable crash hurt worse. Ben spends a solid chunk of the episode prosecuting a beaver-related crime scene at second base, while the brothers spiral into a delightful “what if the kids actually played?” fantasy starring Bryce Eldridge, Casey Schmitt, and Daniel Susac. Somewhere between Logan Webb getting baseball-godded and the bullpen once again setting fire to a winnable series, they talk themselves into—and immediately out of—trading the future. By the end, the only thing more reliable than homeostasis is the existential dread of watching Bryce Eldridge rake for someone else. On the cocktail side, the boys are drinking an Espresso Martini and a Margarita. Espresso Martini 2 oz vodka1 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur1 oz espresso (warm or room temperature)1/4 oz spiced demerara syrup1 dash Aztec chocolate bitters3 espresso beans for garnish Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until nice and foamy. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three espresso beans—one for each championship, or one for each Casey Schmitt extra-base hit depending on your mood. Margarita 2 oz reposado tequila1/2 oz orange curaçao1/2 oz simple syrup (or agave syrup)3/4 oz lime juiceSalt for the rim Salt the rim of a rocks glass, then combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice in the prepared glass and enjoy the timeless comfort of a classic while the bullpen does whatever it is the bullpen does. #DoItForWilson

    49 min

  6. APR 9

    Daniel Susac & the Giants Clobber the Philadelphia Punching Bags

    The Giants offense comes alive! The brothers react to the series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, celebrate new Giants legend Daniel Susac, and then ask some tough questions such as: Is our outfield a problem? (Yes. Definitely yes!) On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a City Connect Sour while Matthew is drinking a Philadelphia Freedom. Recipes below. City Connect Sour2 oz Plymouth Gin1/2 oz Creme de Violette1 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup (optional)Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a coupe glass. Philadelphia Freedom2 oz Hibiscus-Orange-infused Vodka1 oz Cocchi Americano3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice1/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Semi-Rich Simple Syrup2 Dashes Peycaud’sShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled couple glass. #doitforwilson

    50 min

  7. APR 6

    Giants Bumble Through Mets Series

    Daniel Susac for president! The brothers vent over the troubling showing of the Giants against the Mets after singing the praises of former Rule 5 draftee Daniel Susac. They complain about the offense, the pitching, the defense and the base running. And Ben has his first Jayce Tingler rant. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Pathetic in Pink while Ben is drinking a White Elephant. Recipes below. Pathetic in Pink1 1/2 oz Hibiscus and Orange-Infused Vodka1/2 oz Cointreau1/4 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lime Juice2-3 oz Sparking Wine or Sparkling WaterShake first four ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with Sparkling Wine or Water. Mix gently to combine.To infuse vodka: Take 24 oz of Vodka and place in a large jar with three Hibiscus Tea bags and three large orange peels. Let infuse for 6-24 hours. Remove bags and peels. White Elephant2 oz Whisk(e)y1 part Old Fashioned mix/syrup received as gift2-4 dashes of bittersOrange twist3-7 brandied cherries (as needed)Combine whisk(e)y, mix/syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15-30 seconds or desired dilution. Strain over a single large chunk of ice in a rocks glass. Express twist over the glass and rub along the rim, then drop it into the glass. Garnish with brandied cherries on a cocktail pick. #doitforwilson

    57 min

  8. APR 2

    Padres Series, Offensive Breakout and Cracks in the Bullpen

    The Giants win a series over the Padres for the first time since 2024. Our secularists celebrate while they analyze the offensive "breakout", weird lineup changes and the usage of the bench (or lack thereof). Then they ponder the condition of the bullpen given Ryan Walker's shakiness and the injury to Jose Butto. Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Mellow Vitello while Matthew is drinking a Chatham. Recipes below. Mellow Vitello1 oz Whisk(e)y1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur2-4 oz Club sodaCombine all ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently to combine. ChathamOriginal2 oz Gin1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur (Domaine de Canton)1/2 oz Lemon JuiceMatthew's Version2 oz Gin3/4 oz Ginger Liqueur (hot)3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/4 oz Simple SyrupShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. #doitforwilson

    50 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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