Episode 213 - (Part I) Hacking Milk Punch With Eamon Rockey

Eamon Rockey, creator of Rockey's Botanical Liqueur, discusses his journey from Hattiesburg, Mississippi kitchens to New York City's fine dining scene, emphasizing the evolution of cocktail creation. Rockey details standardizing 11 Madison Park's cocktail program by deconstructing ingredients and adopting a culinary approach, such as using an espresso wand to rapidly cook ginger juice for consistent syrup production. He also shares anecdotes, including Sasha Petraske's unconventional simple syrup method at Milk & Honey, and Jim Meehan's insights on the advantages of restaurant bar programs. Rockey highlights his innovative approach to Milk Punch, creating a customizable, alcohol-free base that allows for pairing with any spirit, and emphasizes the importance of viewing Milk Punch as a technique rather than a fixed recipe.