Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

By one game in the standings! Our exhausted hosts react to the Rockies series: the worst lineup since 2017, one good game, and a bullpen meltdown. But really they spend most of their time on tidbits before covering a minor hodge-podge of random items. *sigh*On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Moon Over Michoacán while Ben is drinking a Water on the Rocks. Recipes below.Moon Over Michoacán2 oz Gin1/2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave Syrup2 Dashes Angostura BittersShake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double strain into chilled coupe glass.Water on the Rocks (Vodka Tonic)3 oz Vodka2-4 oz TonicHalf LimeAdd the vodka to an empty rocks glass, add a scoop of ice, top with the tonic. Squeeze the lime half into the glass and drop the husk into the glass.#doitforwilson

Three mostly well played games is a sweep in my book! The brothers react to the Astros series: Drew Gilbert tries his best, Carson Wisenhunt rejects small beach balls, and Willy Adames is a macho man. Then they look over the roster and pretend there are guys they'd rather see than others. Wow.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Bitter 75 while Matthew is drinking #3 Cup. Recipes below.Bitter 752 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup3-4 oz Sparkling Wine2 dashes of Angostura BittersAdd gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into to a champagne flute. Top with the sparkling white wine. #3 Cup1 oz Cognac or Brandy3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Orange Curacao1/2 oz Lemon Juice4 mint leaves2 slices cucumber2 slices orange2 oz Ginger BeerMuddle fruit and mint in shaker. Add the rest of ingredients except Ginger Beer with ice. Strain into a tall Collins glass with fresh ice. Add Ginger Beer. Garnish with a mint sprig, a cucumber or any fruit you want.#doitforwilson

Here's to you Mike Krukow. Our life long Mike Krukow fans toast the career of one of the best to ever do it. They also react to the Tigers series and then play back some exclusive audio tracks of recent Giants playing their first few games with their new teams. Turns out no matter where you send Heliot Ramos and Robbie Ray, there they are.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Grab Some Pine, Meat while Ben is drinking a I Wanna Get That (AKA Ugly Finder). Recipes below.Grab Some Pine, Meat!2 oz St. George Terroir Gin1/4 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth1/3 oz Yellow Chartreuse (Sub with Genepy or Benedictine if you don’t have Yellow Chartreuse)1 dash orange bitters1 dash celery bitters (optional)Garnish: slapped rosemary sprig + beef jerky.Stir all of the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a nick and nora and carefully add garnish.I Wanna Get That (Ugly Finder)1 1/2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Galliano1 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup2 oz Sparkling White WineCombine the rum, Galliano, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain the cocktail into a chilled champagne flute and top with the sparkling white wine.#doitforwilson

The trade deadline is over. Our gobsmacked goobers react to the Rangers series (Logan & JHL dominate, the unsung young players nearly steal a victory, and the Carsons get whooped) and then ask the question: Now that the trade deadline is over, what is a Giants fan to do?On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Pineapple Margarita while Matthew is drinking a Cry Me A River Cats. Recipes below. Pineapple Margarita1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila1/2 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Lime Juice1 oz Pineapple JuicePinch of saltCombine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass rimmed with Tajin, chili powder or salt. Cry Me A River Cats1 oz Appleton Estate Signature Rum1/2 oz Planteray Xaymaca Rum1/2 oz Smith & Cross Rum1/2 oz Luxardo Del Santo liqueur (or Green Chartreuse)1/4 oz Falernum1 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Orgeat Syrup2 Dashes Ginger BittersMint sprig for garnishShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a large rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.#doitforwilson

Six Giants Gone. The boys react to the deadline trades of Luis Arreaz, Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos, Caleb Killian, Erik Miller, and Tyler Mahle. Wow. This improvement is going to hurt. A lot.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Kiss the Boys Goodbye while Ben is drinking Five Cherries & One Cranberry. Recipes below.Kiss the Boys Goodbye1 oz Cognac or Brandy1 oz Sloe Gin1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/3 oz Rich Simple SyrupA pinch of saltEgg whiteShake all ingredients without ice. Then shake with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with three drops of aromatic bitters on top off the foam.Five Cherries & One Cranberry 3 oz High proof bourbon1/2 oz Amaretto3 dashes Angostura bitters1 Orange peel5 Brandied cherries1 Dried cranberryCombine the bourbon, Amaretto and bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop the peel into the glass. Place cherries and cranberry on a long cocktail pick and place in the glass.#doitforwilson

Sigh, alas it must be so. Our resigned hosts react to the series win against the Brewers: a dominant game one, a game two that shall not be mentioned, and a head smacking game three. Then, for the third to last time, they discuss the trade deadline asking: should the Giants scratch Robbie Ray event without a trade? Given the Casey Schmitt injury, should they keep Arraez after all? And who would you be most surprised to see traded?On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Death & Taxes while Matthew is drinking Squonk's Tears. Recipes below. Death & Taxes1 oz Gin1 oz Blended Scotch Whisky3/4 oz Amaro or Vermouth1/4 oz Benedictine2 dashes Orange bittersCombine the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to your desired dilution. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Squonk's Tears1 1/2 Gin1/2 oz Espadin Mezcal1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup4 drops Saline Solution (20% solution)Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime twist.#doitforwilson

They didn't sweep because their offense is mediocre. The blame artists react to the Angels series: Grant McCray's snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, JHL gets caught in the bean ball cross fire, and Carson Wisenhunt pitches well but Luis Arraez cannot save him. Later the boys point fingers at who's really to blame for this dismal season ... is it the offense or the bad roster? (¿Porque no los dos?)On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking while Ben is drinking a Sabot. Recipes below.Army & Navy2 oz Venus Gin3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 oz Orgeat2 dashes Aromatic Bitters (Carribean? Trader Joes? Angostura)Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twistSabot1 1/2 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)1/4 oz Rich Simple Syrup (rich is 2:1 water to sugar, 1/4 oz is 1.5 teaspoons)3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 egg white3/4 oz Sparkling White WineLemon twist for garnishCombine gin, Cointreau, syrup, lemon juice and egg white in a shaker with no ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds to emulsify. Add ice to the shaker and shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with the sparkling white wine. Add the garnish.#doitforwilson

They should have pinch hit for Gilbert. The brothers react to unsurprisingly bad baseball played in Kansas City. Wily Adames goes from hero to zero in a single brain fart, Tony Vitello makes two elementary mistakes in a single game, and the dumpster fire that is the bullpen rages after a stupid umpire add lighter fluid. Then the boys discuss the unlikely possibility of Tony Vitello being a single year manager. How could that possibly happen? On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Ben is a Bard while Matthew is drinking a Fall Wedding. Recipes below. Ben is a Bard1 oz Gin1 oz D.O.M. Benedictine1 oz Sweet VermouthAdd all three ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, stir to desired dilution and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single brandied cherry on a cocktail pick. Fall Wedding2 oz Pear & Cinnamon-infused Vodka1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Vanilla Syrup1 Dash Cardamom BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.#doitforwilson

Well ... that first game was really good! The brothers react to the Mariners series including the excellent first game, the very Logan Webb second game, and the ... very Robbie Ray third game. Then they talk about trades ... because there's nothing else to talk about. What kind of players will the Giants pursue and what kind of players SHOULD they pursue?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Mexican Pirate while Ben is drinking a Moscow Mule. Recipes below.Mexican Pirate2 oz Jamaican Rum (I’m using Flor de Caña 12 year)1/4 oz Rich Demerara Syrup2 Full Dashes of Mole BittersStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with an orange twist. Moscow Mule2 oz vodka1/2 oz Lime juice2-4 oz Ginger beerFill a chilled copper mug or highball glass with ice, add the vodka, lime juice and finally top with the ginger beer.#doitforwilson

We could all use a break at this point. Our haggard hosts react to the Rockies series, Logan Webb's social media meltdown, and, in solidarity with Logan, Ben has a mental break down because of the the All-Star break. They also break down the draft: find out who has a fried chicken sandwich spreadsheet, who's 19 but that's not a concern, and who's uncle couldn't teach him how to hit a fly ball.Note: we will not be publishing a midweek episode, we'll be back after the Mariner's series in one week.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking an Amen Corner while Ben is drinking a Sh*t From My Bar Sour. Recipes below. Amen Corner5 Mint Leaves2 oz Bourbon1 oz Aperol3/4 oz Amaro NoninoShake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with as many brandied cherries as you can fit on a pick. Sh*t From My Bar Sour2 oz Misery Mixture*1 oz Lemon Juice1 oz Simple Syrup or Raspberry Syrup or whatever but if it’s flavored make sure it comes from a plastic bottle*Misery Mixture is a combination of all bottles in your bar that have less than six ounces remaining. Combine them into a single container and shake or whatever.Combine misery, juice, and syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a red Solo cup.#doitforwilson

Blue Jays and crows are both members of the Corvidae family. Our ornithologists marvel at the stark contrast between Monday's game and Tuesday & Thursday's games as they break down the Toronto series. Then they discuss the Giants playoff chances and what they need to do to fill their holes for the second half push. (No, really. It was Ben's idea!) They also discuss retiring umpires, the impending draft, and changing the name of the podcast to Giant Fireballs. (... because of the Firebells ... details inside.)On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Country Roads while Matthew is drinking a Toronto. Recipes below.Country Roads2 oz Canadian Whiskey (okay to sub bourbon or rye)1/4 oz Fernet Branca1/4 oz Brown Sugar syrup (simple syrup fine too)2 Dashes Angostura BittersCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.Toronto2 oz Canadian Whiskey (okay to sub bourbon or rye)1/4 oz Fernet Branca1/4 oz Brown Sugar syrup (simple syrup fine too)2 Dashes Angostura BittersMix all ingredients in a rocks glass and add ice. Stir to chill. Garnish with an orange twist.#doitforusasoccer#doitforwilson

Epic pun incoming! The brothers Henry analyze the second series defeat in a row to the Rockies, discuss the Giants All-Star selections, and conclude the Jung Hoo Lee Watch (did JHL win Ben's respect? Press play to find out.) Then they ask the impossible question: are the Rockies more entertaining than the Giants?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a 5th of July while Ben is getting Mountain High. Recipes below.5th of July2 oz Gin3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Demerara Syrup3 strawberries5 blueberries1 dash orange bittersTiny pinch of sea saltMuddle berries and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients plus ice and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig and couple of blueberries.Mountain High2 oz Tequila blanco1 oz Blood orange juice1/4 oz GrenadineLayer the grenadine on the bottom of an empty rocks glass. Fill the rocks glass with ice. Combine tequila and blood orange juice in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled and strain into the prepared rocks glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel.#doitforwilson

One game anyway. In the abbreviated episode, our herpetologists react to the DBag series which included the Giants first win against them this season, after going 0-8. The boys discuss the team losing 11 straight Landen Roupp starts, Trevor McDonald's great outing and the trade value of Heliot Ramos.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Sweet Misery while Matthew is drinking a How to Kill a Friend. Recipes below.Sweet Misery2 oz White Rum4-6 Trader Joe’s Italian Blood Orange Soda (Or make your own with blood oranges, simple syrup and club soda)Add rum to an empty highball glass, fill the glass with ice and top with the sodaHow to Kill a Friend1 1/2 oz Mezcal3/4 oz Campari1/2 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)1/4 oz Cointreau1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice4 dashes Angostura BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice - preferably crushed or pebble. Garnish with a mint sprig.#doitforwilson

It's the Luiz Arraez episode! The boys react to the series win against the Braves before breaking down possible All-Star candidates (Luis Arraez!) and snubs (Casey Schmitt! Jung Hoo Lee!?). After that brief discussion they move to trade talk. Besides Arraez and Ray, is there anyone else the Giants could move?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Betty Carter while Ben is drinking a Some Days are Diamonds (Some Days are Stones). Recipes belowBetty Carter1 1/2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez)1/2 oz Amaro Nonino3/4 oz Lemon JuiceShake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.Some Days are Diamonds (Some Days are Stones)2 oz brandy2-4 oz Lemon-Lime soda (Shasta Twist for that local flavor!)1/2 oz dark rumAdd brandy to an empty highball glass. Add ice nearly to the top. Top gently with the lemon-lime soda and then float the rum on top. Do not stir! Let this cocktail evolve as you drink it. (You can pour the rum onto a spoon and let it trickle into the glass or you can carefully pour the rum onto a protruding piece of ice.)#doitforwilson

It will be fascinating to watch, that's for sure. The boys review the series against the Wayward Vagabundos before breaking down the first half, but first they react to the on going Pride Night saga, follow up on the Devers pinch-running incident, and check in on the Jung Hoo Lee Earns Ben's Respect progress.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an I'm Sorry while Matthew is drinking I Love Lamp. Recipes below.I'm Sorry1 1/2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Felernum3/4 oz Lavender Syrup3/4 oz Lime JuiceCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.I Love Lamp1 oz Añejo Tequila1 oz Demerara or Dark Rum3/4 oz Banana Liqueur1 oz Pineapple Juice3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave Nectar4 Dashes Aromatic BittersShake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel, pineapple leaves, or any other tropical trappings you want.#doitforwilson

Maybe the Giants shouldn't go to Miami anymore. The brothers react to the miserable Miami series, celebrate the recent successes of the starting rotation, and debate who's to blame for the Devers' pinch running fiasco.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a For Baby while Matthew is drinking an Irish Godfather. Recipes below.For Baby2 oz Gin1/4-1/2 oz Lavender syrup2 dashes Angostura bittersCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired level of dilution. Double strain into a rocks glass with a single large chunk of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.Irish Godfather2 oz Irish Whiskey1/2 oz Amaretto2 Dashes Orange BittersOrange Twist for GarnishMix all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube. Twist orange peel over drink and drop in the glass. #doitforwilson

A sweep is a sweep even if it isn't a sweep. The boys relish in the winning streak by breaking down the rain shortened Braves series and discus the ROY chances for Bryce Eldridge and the rumors that the Giants have put every veteran player on the trade market.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking Annie's Cocktail while Matthew is drinking a Velas Sour. Recipes below.Annie's Cocktail2 oz Pink Gin3/4 oz Lavender Syrup3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 dash Angostura bitterCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.Velas Sour1.5 oz Blanco Tequila1/2 oz Mezcal1 oz Amaretto3/4 oz Lime Juice1 bar spoon Agave SyrupShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a Collins Glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice or brandied cherry.#doitforwilson

I mean, there's no disputing that, right? The brothers return from their hiatus to discuss the rise of Bryce Eldridge, the continuing education of Tony Vitello, and ketchup on other odds and ends: why is the offense so hit or miss (pun intended)? Boy are we lucky to have Logan Webb! And, wait, we have a closer now?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Dana Maria while Ben is drinking a Chocolate Smoke. Recipes below. Dana Maria1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Green Chartreuse3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional, to taste)Shake ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe or over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and/or a brandied cherry. Chocloate Smoke1 1/2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz White Chocolate Creme de Cacao3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with chocolate flakes.#doitforwilson

We're accentuating the positive! The boys break down the first two games of the Cubs series (before Matthew runs off to Morocco ... or wherever). They ponder the strange offensive outburst in game one followed by the dearth of runs in game two (and game three!). Next Matthew tells Ben all of the reasons he and other Giants fans should still be happy.By the way, we will not be publishing after the Nationals series. We will return in one week.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Basil Margarita while Ben is drinking a Carajillo Puesto. Recipes below.Watermelon Basil Margarita2 oz Blanco Tequila3/4 oz Lime Juice1 oz Watermelon Syrup (or 3/4 oz simple syrup and 4-5 watermelon chunks, muddled)1/4 oz Cointreau4-5 Basil LeavesShake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a watermelon chunk and/or a basil leaf.Carajillo Puesto2 oz Licor 432 oz EspressoAdd Licor 43 and ice to a rocks glass. Layer with espresso.#doitforwilson

That title is funny, but only if you listen to this episode wherein the brothers discuss the series split against the first place Brewers, the firing of Hector Borg, the dominance of Logan Webb, and the withering bullpen. Also mentioned: Kyle Harrison, Rafael Devers, mental health.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Lavender Fields of North Dakota (Wisconsin?) while Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Sugar. Recipes below. Lavender Fields of North Dakota (Wisconsin?)2 oz Empress Gin1 oz Lemon1 oz Lavender Syrup (Regular simple syrup made with lavender extract)Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.Watermelon Sugar2 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz Watermelon Syrup3/4 oz Lime Juice4-5 Basil Leaves1 Dash Cherry BittersShake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a basil leaf.#doitforwilson

Oops, we forgot to mention Borg being replaced, but we we're trying to adjust to the new reality of the Giants being bad. We cover the player roster changes, the Rockies series, and then ponder what Buster will do with a bad team.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Jitters while Ben is drinking a Hoboken Sour. Recipes below.Jitters3 oz White Rum (Planteray 3 Stars)1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz White Crème de cacao1/2 oz Simple SyrupShake everything with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Hoboken Sour2 oz bourbon1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup1/2 oz Red WineAdd bourbon, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rock glass over fresh ice. Carefully#doitforwilson

It's time to true the books. Our accountants respond to recent listener comments, review the most recent sweep of the Giants by the dbags, and take time to review the team after two full months (i.e. 54 games) of the season. It's not good, you know that. But they try to be funny. Maybe they're make you laugh.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Karl the Fog Negroni while Matthew is drinking a Low Expectations. Recipes below.Karl the Fog Negroni (from the Gotham Club)1 part Smoked Rosemary Gin1 part Vermouth Bianco1 part Bitter BiancoCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir for 15-20 seconds, strain into a chilled stemmed cordial or liqueur glass. Garnish with a cucumber round.Low Expectations2 oz Cocchi Americano1 oz Dry Vermouth1/4 oz Lemon Juice3-4 oz Ginger Beer2 Dashes Angostura BittersAdd all ingredients to a highball with ice. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon twist.#doitforwilson

Only 7 series away from homeostasis. Our realists react to the series win against the White Sox including presence of Ron Wotus in the coach's box, dugout and clubhouse, the return of Rafael Devers from wherever he's been, and the offense overall. Then they discuss what their still looking forward to from the 2026 season: trades, young players and cocktails.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Lemon Basil Margarita while Ben is drinking a What A Guy. Recipes below.Lemon Basil Margarita1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila1 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice5-6 Basil LeavesShake all ingredients with ice. Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a basil leaf and/or a lemon slice.What A Guy1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Overproof Rum (Ben used Planteray OFTD)3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (or serve it up with a lemon wheel).#doitforwilson

Matthew has reached rock bottom. The boys react to ugly series sweep at the hands of the DBags. They agree the Giants are bad and then do a review just to confirm. Then they discuss what a shift to a rebuild in 2026 would look like.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Kalimotxo while Matthew is drinking a Call It A Night. Recipes below. Kalimotxo (Ben Style)1 part red wine1 part Coca-Cola1 oz Bourbon (definitely optional and not traditional)Call It A Night2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Pedro Ximenez Sherry1 tsp Amaro (Averna)1 tsp Absinthe for rinse#doitforwilson

How steep it is. Our leaders react to the Athletics series and discuss the learning pains of one Tony Vitello. How will the Giants cope with the loss of Heliot Ramos? Is Bader tradable now?! Is Eldridge in the laundry cart? Finally, how good of a student is Tony Vitello? Hopefully better than Matthew and Ben think.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Prospector while Ben is drinking 43 Problems, But Whiskey Ain't One. Recipes below.Propspector1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Crème de cacaoStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled (20-30 seconds). Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Express lemon twist over the drink and drop in as a garnish.43 Problems (but Whiskey Ain't One)1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Licor 433/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel#doitforwilson

At least they have winning record against the Dodgers. The boys react to the Dodgers series McDonald! Houserdeeznutz! Offense! Ray? Roupp? No offense? Then they pretend that they can figure out how to fix hte 2026 Giants on the fly. Does the roster need to be fixed or does it need to be used better? Yes. Definitely yes.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an Outfield while Matthew is drinking Nectarine Mint Gimlet. Recipes below.Outfield Camaraderie1 1/2 oz congac/brandy1/2 oz apricot liqueur3/4 oz lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrupCombine all ingredients in shaker with ice shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a dried lemon wheel or dried apricot. Nectarine-Mint Gimlet2 oz London dry gin1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Nectarine simple syrup (make regular simple syrup with a nectarine added, strain after removing from heat)5-6 large mint leavesCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lime wheel#doitforwilson

Was that the most surprising unsurprising trade ever? The brothers react to the Patrick Bailey trade, the Ryan Walker demotion, and oh yeah, the Pirates series. Did they actually win that series? More importantly who will the Giants trade next after Patrick Bailey? Most importantly, are they already sellers?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Smoke & Mirrors while Ben is drinking Tequila, I Hardly Know Her. Recipes below.Smoke & Mirrors1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Mezcal1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple SyrupShake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Tequila, I Hardly Know Her2 oz Anejo Tequila2 dashes Angostura bitters1/4 oz Simple syrupCombine tequila, bitters and simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass with a fresh chunk of ice. Garnish with a dried lime wheel.#doitforwilson

Matthew wrote that title. The brothers react to the Padres series including the stellar outing of Trevor McDonald (EIEIO), the debut of Home Run Jesus [Rodriguez], and what both of their performances mean for the Giants roster. They then ask the question no one wants to hear: Are the 2026 Giants bad? That answer might all hinge on the performance of just a few players.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Whisk(e)y Highball while Matthew is drinking an Essex Street. Recipes below.Whisk(e)y Highball2 oz Whisk(e)y4 oz Club SodaPour the whisk(e)y into a highball with ice, ideally a single long spear. Top with the club soda and stir once gently with a bar spoon. Essex Street2 oz Gin¾ oz lime juice½ oz elderflower liqueur (St-Germain)3–4 cucumber slices (muddled)Small pinch fresh dill (light muddle or shake-in)Tiny pinch sea salt (seriously small—like 1–2 grains worth)Lightly muddle cucumber + dill in shaker with elderflower liqueur in a shaker. Add ice and all other ingredients. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh dill sprig.#doitforwilson

Can two rookie call ups right the ship? The boys react to yet another sweep, this time at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, a organization with significantly less resources yet a vastly superior team. The Giants can't score, suck at strategy, and can't coach third base. But Buster is sending reinforcements, the question is, will Vitello play them?On the cocktail side of things, Matthew is drinking El Jardine while Ben is drinking a Dom You Forget About Me.El Jardine1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave (optional)Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass or over a large rock. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.Dom You Forget About Me1 1/2 oz Rum1/2 oz DOM Benedictine1/2 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lime JuiceAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.#DoItForWilson

That was a coaching disaster. Our critics react to the bad baseball against a bad team by calling out the ever guilty offense, pinning a little blame on the bullpen before pointing their fingers at the horrible coaching by Vitello and his staff. Then they ask, who should be the closer. For no reason whatsoever.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Parking Consulate while Matthew is drinking a Basil Gimlet. Recipes below.Parking Consulate1 oz Congac/Brandy1 oz Aged Rum1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup (or less if you prefer)2-4 oz club sodaCombine Congac, rum, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker without ice and shake to combine (or just stir them together in the serving glass). Add mixture to a highball glass with ice and top with the club soda.Basil Gimlet2 oz Gin (floral)3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Simple Syrup3-5 Basil leavesGently muddle basil and syrup before adding remaining ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.#doitforwilson

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, 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 Cynar0.75 oz Lemon Juice0.5 oz Strawberry Shrub*0.25 oz Honey SyrupStrawberry Shrub:1 Strawberry0.25 oz Champagne Vinegar0.5 oz Semi-Rich Simple SyrupMuddle 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 CherriesAdd 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

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

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

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 Actor1/4 oz raspberry syrup4–6 oz ginger beer3–4 dashes Angostura bittersAdd 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 Reds2 oz rye whiskey1/3 oz homemade grenadine6 dashes Angostura bitters1 dash orange bittersStir 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

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 Martini2 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 garnishAdd 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.Margarita2 oz reposado tequila1/2 oz orange curaçao1/2 oz simple syrup (or agave syrup)3/4 oz lime juiceSalt for the rimSalt 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

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

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

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

This is fine. The brothers react to the opening series sweep by the Yankees over the Giants. First they point out few observations from the opening series before fully overreacting to the Giants historically anemic offense and it's surprisingly good bullpen.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a 0 and 3 while Ben is drinking a Do It for Wilson. Recipes below.0 and 33/4 oz Navy Strength Gin3/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum3/4 oz Orange Curacao1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Simple Syrup2 Dashes Angostura BittersShake all ingredients in a shaker with ice until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe or add to a tiki/collins glass with crushed ice. Garnish with an Orange Twist for the twisted season only the Giants could give us.Do It for Wilson2 oz Coffee Rum3-4 oz Milk1 dash cinnamonPour coffee rum and milk in a glass with ice, stir gently to combine. Dust with cinnamon.#doitforwilson

Let the mediocrity begin! Our deflated hosts celebrate the arrival of Opening Day and Season Six of Giant Cocktails. The release a new intro, go over the Opening Day roster and their predictions, and break down the dismal Game 1.On the cocktail side of thing Ben is drinking an Opening Day Fizz...le while Matthew is drinking an Opening Day Black Eye. Recipes below.Opening Day Fizz...le1 oz Dark rum1 oz Light rum3/4 oz Lime juice1 oz Simple Syrup1 egg whiteClub SodaCombine rums, lime juice, simple syrup and egg white in a shaker without ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Open shaker and add ice. Shake again until chilled. Strain into a chilled collis glass. Top with club soda.Opening Day Black Eye1 oz Bourbon1 oz Rye1/2 oz Orange Curacao1/3 oz Rich Demerara Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice3 Large BlackberriesMuddle the berries and syrup in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice until well chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a blackberry and/or lemon twist.From Opening Day 2021:Opening Day Gut Punch1.5 oz Light Rum1.5 oz Dark Rum.5 oz Lime Oleo Saccharum.5 oz Lime Juice3 oz Mango JuiceCombine rums, oleo saccharum, lime juice in mixing glass with ice, shake, double strain into highball with ice. Top with Mango juice.#doitforwilson

Opening Day (night, whatever) is nigh! Our pontificaters make their 2026 predictions! Who will make the final roster? Will Tony Vitello troll fans and have Heliot Ramos not start in left field Wednesday night? How many games will the Giants win? And most importantly, will they make the playoffs? And, many more. Buckle in, this is a long one.On the cocktail side of things, Ben is drinking a French Gimlet while Matthew is drinking a Timber Cove. Recipes below.French Gimlet2 oz Gin3/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur3/4 oz Lime JuiceLime wheel for garnishCombine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Timber Cove2 oz Gin1/2 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz Orgeat3/4 oz Lime Juice2 Dashes Orange BittersShake all ingredients until well-chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

10 days and counting! The brothers take their one and only crack at predicting the Opening Day roster. Will the Bryce Eldridge make the team? Will the Giants have a bullpen? Will a Giants great make a triumphant return from the past? The author of this blurb says "no, no, and no!" But the brothers disagree!On the cocktail side of things today Matthew is drinking his version of a Mai Tai while Ben is drinking an Orang & Black Old Fashioned. Recipes below.Matthew's Mai Tai1 1/2 oz Jamaican Rum3/4 oz Orange Curacao3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Orgeat1/4 oz Smith & Cross or XayamacaAdd first 4 above to shaker w/ crushed ice. Shake 3 seconds. Dump contents into double rocks glass. Float OP rum on top. Garnish with mint bouquetOrange & Black Old Fasioned2 oz Bourbon (Elijah Craig Small Batch)1/2 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau)2 dashes of Angostura bittersOrange twist for the garnishCombine the bourbon, orange liqueur and bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large chunk of ice. Express the orange twist over the glass, rub around the rim and drop in the glass.#doitforginny

Do the Giants know we need a bullpen? The brothers discuss the WBC from a Giants perspective and which Giants had a hot week. Then they break down the state of the pitching staff. Spoiler: it's a work in progress.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Sloppy Joe's #1 (aka Slappy Ben) while Matthew is drinking In a Pinch, Pivot! Recipes below.Sloppy Joe's #13/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz Dry Vermouth1/4 oz Orange Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz GrenadineCombine ingredients with ice in a shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into a martini or coupe glass.In a Pinch, Pivot!2 oz Gin1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice2 dashes of Peychaud’s BittersShake everything with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

So far, so good. Ben & Matthew discuss the early offensiveness of the Giants before breaking down position battles. Does long time farmhand Victor Bericoto have a chance of making the team? Can we expect strike outs to stay low? Oh, and do we need to talk about Hayden Birdsong?On the cocktail side of things, Matthew is drinking a Banana Bliss while Ben is drinking a City Connect. Recipes below.Banana Bliss1 oz Cognac or Brandy3/4 oz Sweet Sherry (Or Dry Sherry)1/4 oz Banana Liqueur (Banane du Bresil or Tempus Fugit)Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled ice-filled short glass. Garnish with an orange twist.City Connect2 oz Gin1/2 oz Lemon juice2-6 oz Grape SodaCombine the gin and lemon juice in a highball glass and stir. Fill the glass with ice and top with the grape soda. Stir once or twice to combine.

Spring games have begun, time to overreact. The brothers happily break down the first two games of Spring including the rocky start for Hayden Birdsong, the bizarre debut of Robbie Ray and the stellar arms of the new look outfield. After they debate whether Bryce Eldridge will make the opening day roster.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Naughty Ben while Matthew is drinking a Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. Recipes below.Naughty Ben2 oz Rum (any of your choice)1 - 1 1/2 oz Grenadine1/2 - 1 oz Lime Juice2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters2-6 oz club sodaCombine run, grenadine, lime juice and bitters in a highball glass and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda.Humuhumunukunukuapua'a2 oz Gin (floral and fun)3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Pineapple Juice1/2 oz Orgeat2 Dashes Peychaud’s bittersShake hard with ice until shaker is frosted. Dump everything (even ice) into an empty collins glass or tiki mug. Garnish with your heart’s desires.

The boys are back to weekly episodes just in time for Spring Training silliness. They react to Eldridge shagging fly balls, JHL's calorie intake, and the young pitchers learning new pitches.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Negroni while Ben is drinking a No Groni. Recipes below.Negroni1 oz London Dry Gin1 oz Campari1 oz Sweet VermouthLarge Orange Twist for garnishCombine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass. Good luck.No Groni1 oz London Dry Gin1 oz Benedictine1 oz Sweet VermouthLarge Orange Twist for garnishCombine gin, Benedictine and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass.

Kitchers and patchers report tomorrow! The boys celebrate the end of darkness by catching up on recent roster changes and asking the question: are they satisfied with the roster changes the Giants have made?On the cocktail side of things. today Ben is drinking a Passion Fruit Daiquiri #2 while Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk Punch. Recipes below.Passion Fruit Daiquiri #23/4 oz Demerara Rum3/4 oz White Rum1/2 oz of Passion Fruit Liqueur3/4 oz of Lime Juice1/2 oz of Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an edible flower or whatever.Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk Punch32 oz Whole Milk combined with 4 cups of Cinnamon Toast Crunch + 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon20 oz Bourbon1 oz Tuaca3 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup2 oz Rich Demerara Syrup6 1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/8 oz Fine Salt6 Dashes Angostura bittersStepsLet milk, cinnamon, and cereal soak for about 30-45 minutes. Mix well. Strain into a large bowl/container.Combine all other ingredients in a pitcher or bowl. Stir well.Pour cocktail ingredients slowly into the milk (not the other way around) while stirring.Let sit, untouched, for 45 minutes.First Strain (fast). Pour mixture through a fine mess strainer with a layer of cheesecloth into a clean container. (You’ll have a cloudy liquid + curds in the strainer)Line a funnel with a coffee filter. Pour the strained liquid through slowly. This will take a lot of time. If you want to speed it up, you can set up 3 or four funnels and pour through each simultaneously. If you want crystal clear, you can run it through a clean filter one more time.Chill for at least 4-6 hours.Serve over a big rock with expressed orange peel or a slight dusting of cinnamon.

Special Guest Alex Pavlovic joins our ruffians to discuss the Harrison Bader signing, the Kai Wei Teng trade, and the otherwise underwhelming off season for the San Francisco Giants.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an Astral Plane while Matthew is drinking El Primo. Recipes below. Alex is eschewing a cocktail this time around, but his recipe from his last time on the show is also listed below.Astral Plane2 oz Gin1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur1/2 oz Creme de Violette3/4 oz Lemon juice1 tsp Edible glitter bittersCombine gin, elderflower liqueur, creme de violette and glitter bitters in a shaker with ice. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.El Primo2 oz Blanco Tequila1/4 oz Absinthe1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Spiced Agave Syrup1 Dash Orange BittersTo make the syrup: Add 4 parts Agave Nectar to 3 parts water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer while stirring to combine. Remove from heat and add two cinnamon sticks, 5 cloves and 1 star anise. Let steep until cool. Remove spices and store in an airtight container.To make the cocktail: Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or cinnamon stick.Old Cenote (via Alex Pavlovic)2 oz bourbon1/4 oz Curacao1/4 oz banana liqueur2 dashes Angostura bittersSmoke (for finishing)Combine bourbon, banana liqueur, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Smoke the cocktail with your cocktail smoking method of choice.

Ben once again published the wrong file yesterday. Matthew & Bob are having an emergency meeting to discuss. In the meantime here's the actual episode we recorded!It's like they don't like what we have or something. The brothers ponder the lack of trades and the news that it's not for a lack of trying. Then Matthew gives a quiz and accuses Ben of failing it. For the record here is Ben's recollection of how he did on the quiz:#1: Correct, because even though I said the wrong answer I knew what the right answer was but didn't want to say it. I also get credit for getting question 1-B right. So at this point I had a score of 200%#2: Wrong, but because I was at 200%, I'm still at %100.#3: Correct. %150#4: Correct. I'm not sure what the percentage is now, but I'm still acing this test.#5: Wrong. No one gets this one right. Stupid question.#6: Correct. I'm killing it.#7: Correct. I'm a stud.#8: Wrong. I don't want the listeners to feel bad, so I answer another incorrectly. Also, I didn't know the answer.#9: Correct. We cheated on this one because Matthew thought I was doing poorly, because he doesn't listen.#10: Correct.#11: Correct.#12: Wrong. Enrique Pequeno should have been the answer.#13: Correct.#14: Wrong.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Final Ward while Ben is drinking a Tribute. Recipes below.Final Ward3/4 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Green ChartreuseShake all ingredients until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.Tribute1/2 oz Cognac1 tsp Creme de Violette3 1/2 oz Brut champagne/sparkling wineSpray or rinse a chilled flute glass with the creme de violette. Stir the congac with ice and strain into the flute. Top with the sparkling wine.

The 2026 Rotation is set. Our curmudgeons discuss the signing of Tyler Mahle, the non-signing of Tatsuya Imai, and whether the Giants have enough pitching to succeed in 2026. They also discuss if the Giants are blowing their opportunity to take advantage of the solid core of players they've already assembled.On the cocktail side of things, Ben is drinking Candlekeep Team while Matthew is drinking an Espresso Martini. Recipes below.Candlekeep Tea1 1/2 cups Gin1/2 cup Orange Liqueur1/2 cup sweet vermouth1/2 ounce bitters12 ounces water2 orange wheels4 cloves1 cinnamon stick2 tea bags Earl Gray Tea1/4 cup sugarBring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, oranges wheels and tea bags and allow to steep for at least 6 minutes. A longer steep will result in stronger flavors. Combine the gin, orange liqueur, vermouth, and bitters in a large heat proof pitcher. Strain the tea mixture through a fine strainer into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine. (Note that final result will be luke warm, you can heat gently on the stove in a large vessel or enjoy as is. Do not add ice as it will overly dilute the cocktail.)Espresso Martini2 oz Vodka1 oz Mr. Black’s Coffee Liqueur1 oz Espresso (warm or room temp)1/4 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup1 Dash Aztec Chocolate BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Shake it hard. For about 20 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with three espresso beans - one for each World Series Championship.