Milk Punch, Cocktail Culture, and the Art of Hospitality | Eamon Rockey

The Restaurant Guys podcast features Eamon Rockey, a former Eleven Madison Park captain and Bettany GM, to discuss his career and the contemporary cocktail world. Rockey recounts his time at Bettany, highlighting the restaurant's innovative approach and unexpected closure due to external factors. The conversation explores the resurgence of clarified milk punch, a technique Rockey helped popularize, and its impact on cocktail culture. They delve into the trend of elaborate bar prep, questioning whether the complex techniques always enhance the final drink. Rockey also shares insights into transitioning from hospitality to spirits sales, emphasizing the importance of believing in the product.