Well, that sucked. The brothers gamely break down the Angels series including the resurgence of the starting rotation, the return of David Villar, and Ryan Walker's first blown save. They then take a deep breath and look at the big picture by breaking down the the strengths, weaknesses and unknowns of the 2025 Giants.
Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen
Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Fruit Punch to the Nuts while Matthew is drinking a Bitter End (aka Limelight). Recipes below.
Fruit Punch to the Nuts
- 1 part Cognac
- 1/2 part Banana Liqueur
- 1/2 part Amaretto
- 2 parts Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 part Lime Juice
- Ginger ale for splashing
- Combine cognac, banana liqueur, Amaretto, pineapple juice and lime juice in a container and stir aggressively. Chill until cold. Serve over ice and provide ginger ale for an optional splash on top.
Bitter End (aka Limelight)
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
- 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 oz Campari
- Pinch of Ground Cinnamon for Garnish
- Add all ingredients but the Campari and cinnamon to a cocktail shaker with ice. Meanwhile, prepare a rocks glass by pouring in the Campari and then adding ice. Next, shake the cocktail shaker for 10-12 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass by pouring it over a bar spoon to float it on top. Add pinch of Cinnamon. Enjoy.
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