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PODCAST

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Ben Henry and Matthew Henry

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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All Episodes

30:43

100 Scorpions with Switchblades

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/23

It's Happy Hour! In the 100th episode of Giant Cocktails Ben puts his Tiki journey to rest with the sweet sting of a Scorpion while Matthew brandishes a hot, tart, and tangy Switchblade. Join the brothers and their imaginary friends Sophia & Dave for this syrupy sweet episode. Recipes Below.Scorpion1 oz fresh lime juice2 oz fresh orange juice3/4 oz Demerara syrup1 oz Orgeat1 oz brandy or cognac2 oz gin2 oz rumCombine all of the ingredients with ice into a cocktail shaker and shake briefly (6-8

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01:01:31

Giant 2023 Predictions

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/20

Opening day is less than two weeks away! That means it's time to start making ridiculous alcohol fueled predictions that won't survive the first road trip. Ben overthinks everything while drinking a Blood Moon Daiquiri. Matthew guesses wildly while drinking his Irish Maid. Who will have a better season, Conforto or Haniger? Will Blake Sabol win the MVP or just ROY? Most importantly, how many games will the Giants win?Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode "The 4% Irish Lunar

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32:20

The 4% Irish Lunar Fiesta

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/16

It's Happy Hour! Matthew crafts a jig-worthy Irish Maid for St. Patrick's Day, while Ben conjures a bewitching Blood Moon Daiquiri that'll have you howling. Will they find the pot of gold at the end of the cocktail rainbow, or just get lost in lunar madness? Recipes below.Irish Maid2slicescucumber, cut into quarter-inch slices2ouncesIrish whiskey1/2ounceSt-Germain elderflower liqueur3/4ouncelemon juice, freshly squeezed3/4ouncesimple syrupGarnish: cucumber sliceMuddle the cucumber slices in a

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01:00:26

Awash in Injuries

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Oblique strain, tight hips, sore back, contusion; you name it, a Giant player's got it. How to treat the pain? Cocktails of course! Ben is nursing a herniated disc while presenting the Fog Cutter cocktail. Matthew ... well, Matthew is fine. Which is why he's going commando while presenting the Commando.On the baseball side of things our meteorologists discuss the injury situation, starting pitching depth, and who's putting doing well on offense.Cocktail recipes can be found in the previous episode

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32:11

Commandos in the Fog

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/09

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew is going commando while drinking a ... Commando. Good thing this is a podcast! Meanwhile Ben is threatening San Francisco icon Karl with a Fog Cutter. Recipes below.Fog Cutter2 oz light rum1 oz brandy or congac1/2 oz Gin1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1 1/2 oz fresh orange juice1/2 oz orgeat syrup1 oz oloroso sherryCombine all of the ingredients except the sherry in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds and pour entire contents into a Fog Cutter glass or other

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55:06

Intense Vibes, Intense Crushes

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/06

Who's your Spring Training crush? Blake Sabol? Brett Wisely? Adrian Sugastey? Ben reluctantly admits to his crush while drinking a Strawberry Kiwiberry Piña Colada. Matthew enthusiastically reveals his crush while drinking the classic Ward Eight.On the baseball side of things our devotees discuss their crushes, and the crushes of the media, in depth. They also ponder who will be the odd man out as the Giants search for a backup middle infielder and finish by asking if early spring training results

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29:31

Eight Pineapples

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/03/02

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben struggles with his dislike of slushy cocktails while making a fruity Piña Colada. Is it because he can't get the right ratio of ice to the good stuff? Probably. Meanwhile Matthew presents a true rye whiskey classic, the Ward Eight. Matthew always was the classier brother. Recipes below.Strawberry Kiwiberry Piña Colada2 oz white Puerto Rican Rum (Bacardi)1 oz pineapple rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple)2 oz Cream of Coconut3 1/2 oz of Pineapple Juice6

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01:01:52

On the Clock

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/27

You have 15 seconds to press play; we're all on the clock now. Will Matthew describe his Spice Trade cocktail on time? Will Ben blow through his Hurricane in a timely fashion? You have 8 seconds to find out! On the baseball side of things our chronologists discuss the new clock's impact on the early spring training games, review performances in the first two games of the preseason, and finish by discussing which Giants are due for a breakout season.To learn more about the cocktails listen to our

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29:00

Spicy Hurricanes

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/23

It's another Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew talks gin with his cocktail the Spice Trade. Ben plots the end of his Tiki journey while checking off a classic of the genre, the Hurricane.Spice Trade2ozGin3/4 ozLemon Juice3/4ozCinnamon Simple Syrup4-5Basil LeavesAdd all ingredients to a shaker, lightly muddle the basil leaves add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds.Hurricane2 oz Dark Rum (Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple)2 oz Light Rum (Probitas White Blended Rum)1 oz Orange Juice1 oz Passion Fruit

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01:05:48

Not That Invested

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/20

According to Carlos Rodón, Giants fans aren't as invested as Yankee fans. That good because it means we can put more into our cocktails. Ben is investing in his Typical Ben Rum Drink and Matthew is putting all on a Pisco Punch. On the baseball side of things our investors discuss Joey Bart's impending demotion, Joc Pederson playing first base, the Giants disdain for defense overall, and finally Logan Webb and "Good Vibes" only. Sorry, Ben!

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33:24

Introducing Happy Hour

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/16

It's the inaugural episode of Giant Cocktails: Happy Hour! Matthew and Ben take a break from baseball to dive deeper into their cocktails. In this episode Ben discusses his Sisyphean journey in creating a custom Tiki cocktail while Matthew dives into the Chilean and Peruvian Pisco rivalry. Recipes below!Ben's Typical Rum Drink1 oz. Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum1 oz. Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple1 oz. Orgeat3/4 oz. Lime Juice2 Dashes Angostura bitters (optional)1/4 oz. Falernum

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01:05:49

Non-Roster Invitees Are Not Boring

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/08

It's the final episode of Season 2 of Giant Cocktails! To celebrate, Ben's drinking Matthew's joke recipe (but has potential!) while Matthew is sipping on cherry tomatoes. The boys talk about exciting Season 3 additions to Giant Cocktails, the Non-Roster invitees that seem more exciting than the 40-man roster, Thairo Estrada playing CF and the sad realities of Fan Fest.Cocktails Talk: 10:20Baseball/Podcast Talk: 20:53

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01:01:09

Let's Ride This Monkey

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/02/02

Wow. Good thing this isn't a 49ers podcast. That was brutal. To ease his pain, Matthew is drinking a Vieux Carre while Ben is flying with a Jungle Bird. On the baseball side of things our primate keepers discuss the impact of the third wild card spot on roster building, whether Farhan Zaidi is actually an evil dark wizard and if the Giants will revive the role of the swing man. Also, the give some advice to those attending Fan Fest.Cocktails @ 8:35Baseball @ 20:34

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01:09:33

The Giants Don't Suck. Much.

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/01/26

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 @ 9:27Baseball @ 16:30

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01:05:43

Minor Disagreements

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/01/19

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 @ 10:33Baseball @ 21:00

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01:10:27

Kapler: 12th Best Manager?

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/01/12

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 @ 8:39Baseball @ 18:15Hut. Hut. Hut.

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01:05:42

It's the Crappy Season

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/01/06

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 @ 10:40Baseball @ 21:19

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01:06:26

The Lost Episode: Pre-Correa Drama

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2023/01/02

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 10:40Baseball starts at 23:00Since 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 Show2 oz Mezcal1/4 oz Cynar1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz

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01:02:22

Blowing Smoke

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2022/12/27

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 @ 8:10Baseball @ 16:15

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01:08:26

The Giants Have a Small Johnson

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2022/12/22

It's all rants today. They start sober and then they get saucy but it's old men yelling the whole way through. Ben's drinking bourbon and Coke Zero Sugar. Matthew's drinking a Dark and Stormy knockoff. On the baseball side of things they discuss the utter incompetence of the entire San Francisco Giants leadership team. Ownership and front office. No one escapes the pitchforks.Fire everyone.

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