Trade These Players Now!
03/11/24 • 65 min
We NEED to trade players right now! Or do we? Our befuddled hosts start off trying to unpack the JD Davis situation before diving into the constant demand for trades. Why hasn't Joey Bart been traded? Why didn't the Giants trade for a veteran shortstop? Why do Giants fans not want the prospects to become major league players? They finish with a dive into the where the 26-man stands today.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Golden Cadillac and Matthew is drinking a New Horizons. Recipes can be found in the previous episode's show notes.
We NEED to trade players right now! Or do we? Our befuddled hosts start off trying to unpack the JD Davis situation before diving into the constant demand for trades. Why hasn't Joey Bart been traded? Why didn't the Giants trade for a veteran shortstop? Why do Giants fans not want the prospects to become major league players? They finish with a dive into the where the 26-man stands today.
On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Golden Cadillac and Matthew is drinking a New Horizons. Recipes can be found in the previous episode's show notes.
Previous Episode
Episode 200 - The Sun Rises Over the Cadillac
It's Happy Hour! It's our 200th episode and we're flooring it towards the horizon. Matthew is celebrating with his original bourbon cocktail New Horizon. It's a sweet sipper built on salt and bitterness, just like life. Meanwhile Ben is still stuck in the 80's with the classic Golden Cadillac. It's a sweet creamy punch in the face fueled by an over powered liqueur. Also, they question the reality of "proof" and give advice on how salt and bitterness can make your life better too. Recipes below.
New Horizon
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Averna
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Orgeat
- 1 Dash Cherry Bitters
- Pinch of salt
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds, until well-chilled and diluted. Double strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Golden Cadillac
- 1 oz Galliano
- 1 oz Creme de Cacao
- 1 oz Heavy Cream
- Garnish with Cinnamon
Combine Galliano, creme de cacao, and heavy cream in a shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with fresh ground cinnamon.
Next Episode
Long Island Gin Kings
It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben drinks like it's the very first time with his upscale Long Island Iced Tea. It gets the job done but is it too many good things? Meanwhile Matthew is taking the high road with his fancy original the Gin Blossom. It's a floral delight perfect spring time sipping. They also discuss the joys of roadside car maintenance and turn to the legendary Bob Ross for advice. Recipes below.
Long Island Iced Tea
- 3/4 oz Vodka
- 3/4 oz White Rum
- 3/4 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Blanco Tequila
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- Splash of Coca Cola
Combine vodka, rum, gin, tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup and lemon juice in a mixing glass without ice and stir gently to combine. Pour into a highball glass with ice. Top with Coca Cola. Garnish with an Oreo you child.
Gin Blossom
- 1 1/2 oz Gin (Floral is preferred but London Dry would work fine too)
- 1/2 oz D.O.M. Benedictine
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Lemon Simple Syrup (or simple syrup)
- 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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