The Last Time We Talk About Blake Snell

06/03/24 • 56 min

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

So, Juan Soto and Arson Judge are pretty good I guess. The brothers discuss the Yankees series starting off with the Blake Snell Experience, then they dive into the lack of clutch performances from the pitching staff before finishing up with a check in on the young players.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ranchero Pelirrojo and Matthew is drinking a Mateo Cain. Recipes below.

Ranchero Pelirrojo

2 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Ginger Syrup
4 oz Club Soda

Combine all ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently to combine.

Mateo Cain

2 oz Añejo Tequila
1/4 oz Licor 43
1/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Dash Ginger Bitters

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ranchero Pelirrojo and Matthew is drinking a Mateo Cain. Recipes below.

Ranchero Pelirrojo

2 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Ginger Syrup
4 oz Club Soda

Combine all ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently to combine.

Mateo Cain

2 oz Añejo Tequila
1/4 oz Licor 43
1/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Dash Ginger Bitters

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Another week, another injury. LaMonte Wade Jr, the rock of the lineup, has fallen. Can anything be done to reduce the damage? Bob and the boys have some crazy ideas. Also, we need to talk about shortstop. The carousel seems to never stop. Is it time to look outside the organization? Also, in the lightning round they talk offense, MLB stat changes, and a little crying baby.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Margarita Dorada and Ben is drinking a Berry Gin Old Fashioned.

Margarita Dorada

2 oz Tequila Blanco
3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse
1 oz Lime Juice
1 barspoonful of Agave Syrup
1 Dash Orange Bitters

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coup glass.

Berry Gin Old Fashioned

4 oz Berry Infused Gin (Wild Icelandic Pink Gin)
1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup
4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

Add gin, simple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass. Add single large chunk of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Carajillo Puesto while Matthew is drinking a Maneki-Neko-ish. Recipes below.

Carajillo Puesto

2 oz Licor 43
2 oz Espresso

Add Licor 43 and ice to a rocks glass. Layer with espresso.

Maneki-Neko-ish

2 oz Sesame-infused Bourbon
1/2 oz Licor 43
1/2 oz Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange peel for garnish

First steep 4 ounces of bourbon with one tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for at least 24 hours. Then combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30-40 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Express orange oils over drink and garnish with the peel.