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. Thursday Episodes are cocktail-focused. Monday episodes are all about the Giants. Enjoy one or both! read less
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Happy Hour is Moving
1w ago
Happy Hour is Moving
For the last time on Giant Cocktails, it's Happy Hour! Yes it's true, Happy Hour is moving to a new podcast all about cocktails that will be launching soon. It will make way for a new baseball focused episode starting on Opening Day.In this last episode Matthew presents his original Mixed Feelings. It's an adventurous mix of large flavors tamed by the bubbles of a spritz. Meanwhile Ben is coming with not one, not two, but three(!) original cocktails: The Banana Republic, Sweet Goodbye #1 and Sweet Goodbye #2 as he says goodbye to his month of sweetness. They also discuss how to embrace change and give the best cocktail making tip of all. Recipes below.Mixed Feelings3/4 oz Campari3/4 oz Absinthe3/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Mandarin Orange Juice3/4 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup (or Simple Syrup)2-3 oz Club SodaAdd all ingredients except the Club Soda to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice and top with Club Soda. Give it a gentle stir to incorporate. Garnish with a mandarin orange slice.Banana Republic1 oz Bourbon1 oz Banana Liqueur1 oz Heavy CreamCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and well incorporated. Double strain into a Nick and Nora glass.Sweet Goodbye #13/4 oz Kahlua3/4 oz White Creme de Cacao1 1/2 oz Bourbon1 oz Tawny PortCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.Sweet Goodbye #21 oz overproof Rum1 oz Tawny Port1/2 oz Creme de Cacao1/2 oz Mr. BlackCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
49er Cocktails
Feb 8 2024
49er Cocktails
It's Happy Hour. In this episode our mixologists are honoring the 49ers and their Super Bowl appearance. Matthew is presenting the Purdy in Red because he loves Brock Purdy. It's a sweet and tart Gin cocktail perfect for pre-gaming. Meanwhile Ben is presenting Wishnowski's Boot Punch because obviously. It's an easy drinking rum punch that will keep the party rolling long after the last puppy poops. They also discuss their favorite parts of the Super Bowl and give advice on how to stay chill. Recipes below.Purdy in Red2 oz Gin3/4 oz Ginger Liqueur3/4 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 tsp Simple Syrup (Optional)1-2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters (Optional)6 Luxardo Cherries for Garnish - one for each Super Bowl after Sunday.Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the cherries on two cocktail picks. Enjoy.Wishnowski’s Boot Punch1 part Mango Juice1 part Pineapple Juice1/4 part Lemon Juice1/4 part Lime Juice1/2 part Simple Syrup2 parts RumClub sodaPeychauds’s bittersPineapple ChunksMaraschino Cherries (the bright red kind)Combine juices and rum in vessel and stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add pineapple and cherries. Serve in glasses with ice. Top with club soda. Stir gently by pulling spoon from bottom to top of glass. Add 2-3 dashes of Paychaud’s bitters to top of glass. (Alternatively put grenadine at bottom of glass before adding ice and punch, as in a Tequila Sunrise.)