Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast Ben Henry and Matthew Henry

Let him mix! Or is it cook? We're really not good with this Gen Z slang. The point is WHERE IS MASON BLACK AND WHY WASN'T IT BOSTON! The brothers calmly and rationally discuss why Mason Black didn't get the ball on Wednesday. Then ruthlessly say who they would cut to make room for Mr. Black. Oh, also, someone has a mustache and Ben gets embarrassed.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Between the Sheets and Matthew is drinking a Free Mason Black!
Between the Sheets
3/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz Congac3/4 oz Cointreau3/4 oz Lemon Juice
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass.
Free Mason Black
1.5 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth1/4 oz Maple Syrup1 dash Orange Bitters2 dashes Chocolate BittersOrange peel for garnish
Put all of the ingredients except the garnish into a mixing glass with ice. Stir quickly for about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop into glass.

The season is already a month old, so the brothers are taking the time to reflect and give out the coveted Giant Cocktails Awards: MVPS! Unsung Heroes! Future Most Improved! (They sucked, might be called the Blake Snell award.)
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Basil Smash while Ben is drinking a Spring Flowers Spritz. Recipes below.
Gin Basil Smash
2 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice2/3 oz Simple Syrup10 Basil LeavesExtra basil leaf or two for garnish
Muddle basil, syrup and lemon juice in cocktail shaker. Add gin and ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a couple of basil leaves floating on top.
Spring Flowers Spritz
1 oz Gin1 oz Lillet Rose1 oz St. Germain Elderflower liqueur3 oz lemon lime soda
Combine Gin, Lillet Rose, Elderflower liqueur in a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice and top with club soda or lemon lime soda.

Just when you think you're about to sweep a series, you pull a groin. The boys are talking the Mets series win, what the Blake Snell injury means for the rotation, and ponder if the fixed bullpen is already broken again.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cherries on the Side and Matthew is drinking a Juniperotivo
Cherries on the Side
2 oz Congac1 oz Cherry Liqueur1 oz Lemon JuiceCherries for Garnish
Combine congac, cherry liqueur and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with brandied cherries on a cocktail pick.
Juniperotivo
4 mint leaves2 oz London Dry Gin (Or Junipero if you have it)1.5 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup1/4 oz Grenadine
Muddle Mint and Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with two mint leaves floated on top.

17-1? No problem. Really! The brothers break down the Diamondbacks series and discuss why it shows that this team is better than its record. Then they discuss the slowly improving bullpen. Is this the final piece the Giants need to reach the lofty heights of 86 wins?
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Kentucky Buck while Ben is drinking a Margarita (returning to the show for this first time since episode 1). Recipes below.
Kentucky Buck
1 hulled strawberry2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup2 Dashes Angostura Bitters2-3 oz Ginger Beer
Muddle strawberry in the base of a cocktail shaker. Add next four ingredients with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel and strawberry slice.
Margarita
2 oz blanco tequila1 oz Cointreau1 oz lime juice1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional)
Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.

The Giants bats have scratched out some runs but should winning be this hard? The brothers break down the Marlins series: The hidden closer trick! Keaton Winn with a lead! A clutch double play ... on offense?! Also, Ben gives Matthew a shoulder to cry one before shoving him in the proverbial mud.
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Gilda (that's the name of the cocktail, he's not a vampire) while Ben is drinking a Drunken Monkey (again, a cocktail). Recipes below.
Gilda
2 oz Blanco or Reposado Tequila1/2 oz Pineapple Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
Combine, shake and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge or frond.
Drunken Monkey
1 1/2 oz Smith & Cross Rum2 1/2 oz Plantation 3 Stars rum1 oz Banane du Brésil2 dashes chocolate bitters
Combine rums, banana liqueur and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass. Add large chunk of ice. Garnish with a copious amount of Luxardo cherries. At least 3 or you’re a cheap monkey or curmudgeon monkey.

Well, Snell had another rough outing. That's ok, it's only his second start of spring. The brothers discuss this fallacy and exactly when fans are "allowed" to be frustrated by his non-competitive outings. They also discuss the up and down nature of the lineup and how no one is coming to save it. They also check in on the front end of the bullpen. How do we feel about Avila, Miller, and Teng?
On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Giant Hit while Ben is choking down a Nevermind. Recipes below.
Giant Hit
1.5 oz Rye Whiskey1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Cherry Heering1/4 oz Rich Demerara Syrup2 dashes Chocolate Bitters1 dash Cherry BittersBrandied Cherry for Garnish
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass and garnish with a brandied cherry.
Nevermind
1 oz Galliano1 oz White Rum1 oz White Port
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.