Seriously. We're asking. Our philosophers ponder the role of the manager: what qualities are the most important? Why have Kaplar and Melvin both failed to get this team over the mediocrity hump? Are they just filling out the the lineup card incorrectly?

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Proto-Punch while Matthew is drinking a Pink Flamingo. Recipes below.

Proto-Punch

• 1 1/2 oz Congac
• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Lemon juice
• 2 oz of Oleo Saccharum syrup (or less, try less)
• 4 oz of club soda
• Combine the congac, bourbon, lemon juice and oleo saccharum syrup in a highball with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add ice and top with the club soda. You can also scale this up to larger quantities by keeping the ratios the same, but in that case you should combine and pre-chill the first four ingredients. When you’re ready to serve have guests or your future self add the club soda themselves.

Pink Flamingo

• 1 1/2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Dark Rum
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Plum Syrup (or Grenadine)
• 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup (if plum syrup is too tart)
• Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.