Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Hey, a series victory! Well, the brothers are looking ahead to 2025 anyway with a preview of next year's infield, but first they check in on the fallout of the the Atlantic story about Zaidi.We're also celebrating the launch of our new cocktail focused podcast. Episode 1 is out. You can find the the podcast here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-perfect-sip/In the lightning round the socks come off, haters gonna hate, Ben gets back on the fence and Matthew has his head in the clouds.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking The Bare Foot and Matthew is drinking a Chamomile Daiquiri. Recipes below.The Bare Foot2 oz Indigo Gin1 oz Ginger Syrup3/4 oz Lime Juice3-4 oz of chilled club sodaAdd the gin, syrup and lime to a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice and top with the club soda.Chamomile Daiquiri2 oz White Rum3/4 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Chamomile SyrupPut all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. ---This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Is BuPo the new HOBO? Giant Cocktails is derailed mid-episode by the breaking news that Buster Posey took over the Matt Chapman extension negotiations as ownership grew impatient with Farhan Zaidi and Scott Boras. The brothers discuss this new world order and what it might mean for the organization and the Zaidi regime. Oh, they also discuss the new low point of the season on Saturday.Also, The Perfect Sip, our new cocktail podcast is releasing its first episode tomorrow! Subscribe here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenOn the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Cherry Sour while Ben is drinking a Blueberry Spritz. Recipes below.Cherry Sour2 oz Rye Whiskey1/2 oz Cherry Heering1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lemon JuiceGarnish with lemon wedge and brandied cherries.Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Add garnishes. Enjoy.Blueberry Sour3 oz Blueberry Liqueur2 oz Prosecco1 oz Club SodaFresh blueberries for garnishFill a wine glass with ice. Add the blueberry liqueur, Prosecco and club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with fresh blue berries by dropping them in the glass.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

3 hits off Civale, 11 off Rea. How 2024. Time to look to next year! Our prognosticators discuss the very young, very athletic and very inexperienced crop of outfielders the Giants will have next year. They also discuss the surprising news that Farhan and BoMel are only guaranteed through 2025. How will this impact the roster decisions and free agent pursuits?In the lightning round Matthew becomes a cove keeper, Ben trashes a kid's ice cream bar, and we're all thrown a curve ball. Oh, and they refuse to let a joke a die.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Fresh Ginger Fizz while Matthew is drinking a Tiki Tok. Recipes, well one of them anyway, below.Fresh Ginger FizzThis will be the first cocktail featured on The Perfect Sip, the new cocktail podcast by Ben and Matthew. You can get the recipe on September 17th. Subscribe now: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listenTiki Tok2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Falernum1/2 oz Peach Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice2 Dashes Orange Bitters2 Dashes Peychaud’s BittersAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you buying a Matt Chapman jersey? Our shoppers discuss the contract extension of Matt Chapman. Is this a good deal for fans? They also revel in the Grant McCray outburst and discuss the young players finally getting a chance to play.Also, the new cocktail oriented podcast The Perfect Sip is launching September 17th! You can subscribe now in your podcasting player of choice.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Corpse Reviver #2 while Ben is drinking a French 75. Recipes below.Corpse Reviver1 oz Gin1 oz Dry Orange Curacao (Or Cointreau)1 oz Cocci Americano (or Lillet Blanc)1 oz Lemon Juice2 Dashes of AbsintheAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy!French 752 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup3-4 oz Sparkling WineAdd first three ingredients to a champagne flute. Take a few sips. Then add sparkling wine to top.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's the good, bad and the ugly today. First our cowboys announce that their new podcast is launching imminently. Then they review the recent good performances of Mason Black and Tristan Beck and the bad look of the haphazard call ups of Marco Luciano and Luis Matos.Things get ugly in the lighting round when Ben gives acting advice, Matthew doesn't want to start over, and we all get lost in the desert.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Jungle Bungle while Matthew is drinking a Without Faculty. Recipes below.Jungle Bungle1 oz Mezcal1 oz Demerara Rum1 oz Banana LiqueurCombine mezcal, rum and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a banana slice, two cherries, three guavas, and a pineapple.Without Faculty2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Banana Liqueur3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur3 drops Tiki BittersCombine all ingredients except the bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with bitters and a banana slice.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

REPOST: Hey, Ben here, I uploaded the wrong audio file when I published this week's Monday episode because I'm a dope. This new upload will ensure everyone gets the correct file. Sorry for clogging the interwebs and your feeds.Forget losing to the Marlins, it's time to look for good news! Our spelunkers go deep and discuss the defensive greatness of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey. They then break down the roster and speculate on its implications for the off season.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking The Fall of Fig while Ben is drinking a Lost in the Jungle. Recipes below.The Fall of Fig2 oz London Dry Gin (Fig Infused)1/2 oz Benedictine1/2 - 3/4 oz Fig Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice2 Dashes Cardamon BittersAdd all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fig slice. Or don’t.Lost in the Jungle1 1/2 oz Mezcal1 oz Banana Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple SyrupLime wheel for garnishCombine mezcal, banana liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Float lime while as the garnish.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Has Bob Melvin been a bad manager this year? In this Midweek Review our farmers sharpen their pitchforks while discussing the performance of Bob Melvin. Then they review the month 5 MVPs, Unsung Heroes, Most Improved and nominate candidates for next month's Most Improved. I bet you can guess which manger made that list.In the Lightning Round the farmers go to jail, Matthew goes golfing, and Ben gives investment advice.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Martini while Matthew is drinking an Embassy Cocktail. Recipes below.Martini (5:1)2 oz London Dry Gin1/2 oz Dry Vermouth3 Olives for garnishCombine gin and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with olives on a cocktail pick. Embassy Cocktail 1 oz Cognac (brandy)1 oz White Rum (1-3 year old)1 oz Cointreau3/4 oz Lime Juice1 Dash Angostura BittersAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass.T-Minus 9This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's not over. But it's over. Our sad dads discuss the Giants < 3% chance of making the playoffs, how the Giants should handle certain players from here, and which Giants still have a lot of play for. Then they just talk baseball including the return of Camilo Doval, whether Fitzgerald and Ramos have fully established themselves, and what the outfield of the Giants might look like next year.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Sunny Day while Ben is drinking a Hank's Coupe. Recipes below.Sunny Day2 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz chamomile-lavender syrup1/2 oz lemon juice1/4 oz Lillet Blanc2 dashes lavender bittersLemon wheel for garnish (the sun)Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.Hank's Coupe1 oz Mezcal1 oz Pimm’s No. 11 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple SyrupCombine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with something appropriate.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Did that series seem close? It did, right? Our investigators debate the missed opportunity of the White Sox series, map the paths past the Braves and Mets to the Playoffs, and finally ask what was Plan A if signing Chapman and Snell was Plan B?Then in the lightning round Matthew casts Hex, Austin Slater has his biggest hit of the year for the Giants, and Ben jumps out of a moving vehicle.On the cocktail side of the things Ben is drinking a 2024 Giants while Matthew is drinking a Tequila Old Fashioned. Recipes below.2024 Giants2 oz White Rum1 oz Pimm’s No. 1 Cup1 oz Pineapple JuiceAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with three brandied cherries.Tequila Old Fashioned2 oz Anejo Tequila1/4 oz Agave Nectar1 dash Chocolate Bitters4 dashes Angostura BittersOrange peel for garnishAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled - about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (preferably a large chunk). Express orange peel oils over drink. Drop peel into the glass. Enjoy!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The last Bay Bridge Series has been won. Will anyone miss it? More importantly will the Giants miss the playoffs? Our A's haters discuss the legacy of the Giants-Athletics rivalry and what the A's moving will mean for the Giants. They also try to keep hope alive by breaking down how the Giants can definitely still make the playoffs.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Blabbey while Matthew is drinking a Verdant Whisper.Blabbey2 oz Gin1 oz Lillet Rose1 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice1 dash Angostura bitters2 brandied cherries and one Clementine segment for garnishCombine the gin, Lillet Rose, and orange juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with the cherries and Clementine segment on a cocktail pick.Verdant Whisper1 oz Gin (London Dry)1 oz Green Chartreuse (Sub Benedictine)1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple Syrup1 dash Celery BittersAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or a sprig of thyme.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Yep. Tyler Fitzgerald has a weakness and the Giants' weakness might just be that that they're too weak. Our exercise gurus are discussing Runners in Scoring Position and how it has hurt the Giants and why its so pronounced. They also review the departure of Marco Luciano and the arrival of Grant McCray.In the lightning round Ben gets magnanimous, an impossible choice is made, and Matthew puts the pedal to the metal. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Phoenix Doval while Matthew is drinking a Giant Slayer.Phoenix Doval2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur1/2 oz Ginger Syrup3/4 oz Lemon-Lime Juice2-3 Jalapeno coinsMuddle the jalapeno in the ginger syrup in a shaker. Add ice, the mezcal, cherry liqueur and citrus juice to the shaker. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a stemmed cocktail glass. Garnish with 3 Luxardo cherries.Giant Slayer2 oz Bourbon1/4 oz Amaro Nonino3/4 oz Peach Simple Syrup2 Dashes Orange Bitters2 Dashes Peach BittersAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30-40 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a peach slice.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Get in winners, we're taking this bandwagon to the playoffs! Right? Our bandwagon dwellers discuss how the Giants have been demolishing cupcake teams like Matthew gobbles Luxardo Cherries. Then Ben gets a little rabid discussing the demotion of Camilo Doval. Finally the boys ponder the obvious difference of opinions between Melvin and Zaidi. By the way, has anyone seen Marco Luciano recently?On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a while Ben is drinking a Justice for Camilo.Antibes1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 - 3/4 oz Benedictine2 oz Grapefruit JuiceAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.Justice for Camilo2 oz Reposado Tequila1 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur1 oz Lime JuiceCombine tequila, cherry liqueur and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Tyler Fitzgerald will carry the Giants to the playoffs! (It could happen.) In this Mid-Week Review the brothers discuss who's doing the heavy lifting on the offense and who's being carried before turning their attention to the Giants playoff chances now that the Giants are winning some games.In the lightning round Ben hopes for disaster, Matthew forgets his toothbrush, and we all enjoy a summer evening.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Bitter Gin & Tonic while Matthew is drinking a Tiki Old Fashioned. Recipes below.Bitter Gin & Tonic2 oz Gin4 oz Club Soda2 dashes Angostura bitters1 Lime wedgeAdd gin to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. Add dashes of bitters, and squeeze and drop in lime wedge.Tiki Old Fashioned2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Velvet Falernum1 dash Peach Bitters1 dash Cherry BittersAdd all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Mix for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with luxardo cherries.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A no-hitter sure is a great distraction from mediocrity. Our hosts discuss Blake Snell's no-no and the Red series before diving deep into a review of the roster post trade deadline. Then they finish with a good ol' fashioned under-informed rant about the Giants ability to evaluate prospect readiness.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a My Tie while Ben is drinking a Banana Daiquiri. Recipes below.My Tie2 oz White Rum3/4 oz Orange Brandy (Grand Marnier)1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup1 oz Lime Juice2 dashes Peach BittersPut them all into a shaker with ice, give it a good shake, uh, strain it into a rocks glass with plenty of ice and a garnish with a lime wheel.Banana Daiquiri2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Banana Liqueur1/2 oz Ginger Syrup1 oz Lime JuiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a couple glass. Garnish with something.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Well, that was underwhelming. In this Mid-Week Review our hagglers discuss the trades of Jorge Soler, Alex Cobb, the acquisition of Mark Canha and the promotions of Marco Luciano and Hayden Birdsong. Also what do all of these moves mean for the rest of the roster, especially Thairo Estrada and Wilmer Flores?In the lightning round Ben blows a gasket, Matthew gets traded, and, oh, there's a train wreck.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ginger Old Fashioned while Matthew is having the a Last Word.Ginger Old Fashioned3 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Ginger Syrup4 Dashes of Angostura bittersAdd bourbon, ginger syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice.Last Word1 oz Gin1 oz Green Chartreuse1 oz Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime JuiceLuxardo cherry for garnishAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with cherry.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Wow, it feels good to win. Even if it is against the Rockies. But it begs the question: Buy or sell at the trade deadline? The boys take sides and argue for their position. Is Matthew right and the Giants are just a couple pieces away? Or Is Ben right and the sellers market is too good to resist?Also, it's time for the 4-month check-in. MVPS! Unsung Heroes! Most Improved Nominees!On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Chatham while Ben is drinking an Indecision. Recipes below.Chatham 2 oz Gin1 oz Ginger Liqueur1/2 oz Lemon JuiceAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass.Indecision1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Benedictine3/4 oz of Ginger Syrup1 oz of Lime JuiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're calling it. And we're bringing receipts. The Giants are bad. In this Mid-week Review our critics break down just how bad the Giants have been and for how long. And worse, they're still boring.In the lighting round Matthew goes back to the future, Ben feasts at Taco Bell, and the cocktails get bigger.Look, we recorded this when things were the most bleak. Before Robbie Ray threw 5 hitless innings. Before the Giants had their first 4+ run inning since June 30th. But we stand by it!On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cablegram and Matthew is drinking an HBD. Recipes below.Cablegram2 oz Rye Whiskey (100 proof)3/4 oz Ginger Syrup1/2 oz Lime JuiceClub SodaCombine the rye, ginger syrup and lime juice in a highball or collins glass with ice. Stir to combine. Top with club soda.HBD2 oz Gin1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters1/4 tsp Absinthe for rinsePrepare a chilled coupe glass by rinsing with absinthe and discarding any extra. Combine all other ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or strawberry.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

1-2 against the Rockies: Is it time to burn it all down? Our pyrologists discuss the rumors that Farhan Zaidi must make the playoffs to keep his job. Is this true and how does it impact the trade deadline? Speaking of trades is Mike Yastrzemski the most likely player to be moved? If the Giants sell is Camilo Doval all but gone? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Spicy Night while Ben is drinking a White Lady's Ghost. Recipes below.Spicy Night1.5 oz Gin1/2 oz Lillet Blanc1/2 oz Black Pepper Syrup3/4 oz Lemon JuiceAdd all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 12-15 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.White Lady's Ghost2 oz Gin1 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lemon JuiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this midweek review our charlatans update their predictions of the Giants final record, whether they'll make the playoffs, and how long the dream rotation will last. Later they get down to trade talk. Who can be traded for for prospects? Who would be worth getting for selling the farm?In the lightning round Matthew goes fishing, Ben enjoys some music, and the greatest closer in Minnesota Twins history is discussed.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ben's Stiggy while Matthew is drinking a Maple Old Fashioned. Recipes below.Ben's Stiggy2 oz Plantation Stiggins Pineapple Rum1 oz Banane du Bresil4-5 oz SpriteAdd all ingredients to highball with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.Maple Old Fashioned2 oz Bourbon1/4 oz Maple Syrup3-4 dashes Black Walnut BittersGarnish with cherry and orange twistAdd ingredients to mixing glass with ice. Stir 30 seconds or until well-chilled. Strain into a rock glass with fresh ice. Add garnish.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's time for the second "half"! But first our mathematicians are taking the time to take stock of the first "half". They review the 97 games so far by reviewing their Opening Day predictions. Then they get touchy-feely and talk about how they feel about the 2024 San Francisco Giants, but first the let Farhan Zaidi have his say.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Big Missile while Ben is drinking a Fryer Tom. Recipes below.Big Missile2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Peach Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup2 dashes Cherry BittersCombine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Fryer Tom1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin1/2 oz Benedictine1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz of Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy