Episode 372

A Mental Health Walk in the Lavender Fields of Milwaukee

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 Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon
  • 1 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 Sugar

  • 2 oz London Dry Gin
  • 3/4 oz Watermelon Syrup
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4-5 Basil Leaves
  • 1 Dash Cherry Bitters
  • Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a basil leaf.

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Matthew Henry

Matthew is a Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan. He once threw a runner out at first from center field and that's the highlight of his baseball career. Matthew is a dad, runner, A+ Boyfriend, and dreams of Oracle Park Garlic Fries at least once a week.
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Benjamin Henry

Ben is a lifelong Giants fan and a lifelong cocktail fan. His greatest skill as a baseball player was getting hit by pitches. He was also the only kid willing to play catcher. He loves to talk about things he barely understands. Or anything really.