Peals of Happiness

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

It's Happy Hour! In this episode the brothers are presenting their holiday song inspired cocktails. Ben is showing off his Jingle Balls. Yes, you read that right. It's got glitter and bubbles aplenty; really not crass at all. Meanwhile Matthew is give us his Feliz Navidad. It's a bold but comforting tequila backed cocktail perfect for pre-caroling. They also give advice on garnishes and confess how they really like to spend the holidays. Recipes below.

Jingle Balls

• 1 oz Gin-Rasberry Liqueur with Gold Flakes
• 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 6-8 mint leaves
• 4 oz of Sparkling White Wine
• 2 raspberries

Put Gin-Raspberry liqueur and raspberries in the bottom of a champagne flute. Add ginger liqueur lemon juice and mint leaves to a shaker. Gently muddle. Shake with ice until chilled. Add shaken mixture to flute. Swirl gently to combine. Top with sparkling white wine.

Feliz Navidad

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz Clear Creme de Cacao
• 1/4 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• Rosemary sprig and cranberries for garnish

Add rosemary and simple syrup to shaker and lightly muddle. Add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 12-15 seconds until well-chilled and diluted. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and three cranberries.