Eamon Rockey

Eamon Rockey, a seasoned bartender, educator, and founder of Rockey's liqueur, shares his expertise on extraction techniques crucial for bartending. Discover how solubility can enhance flavor, color, and aroma with the right solvents—water, alcohol, acid, and fat. Rockey discusses practical applications, like creating raspberry consommé versus puree and the benefits of high-proof spirits for infusions. He also highlights the importance of controlled extraction methods, including the underrated immersion circulator, urging listeners to experiment and embrace mistakes in their cocktail crafting.

Eamon Rockey, a bartender known for his expertise in milk punch and creator of Rocky's Botanical Liqueur, shares his culinary journey from Hattiesburg to elite New York restaurants. He delves into standardizing cocktail programs like a chef and the transformative power of clarified milk punch. Eamon discusses crafting a versatile virgin milk punch that accommodates any spirit and highlights the technique’s importance over mere recipes. He also addresses common pitfalls in milk punch preparation, making the art accessible and exciting for all cocktail enthusiasts.

Eamon (Rocky) Rockey, a beverage expert and Culinary Institute of America alum, dives into the world of infusions and milk punch. He uncovers the magic of using immersion circulators for rapid infusions, sharing techniques like using whole peppercorns to maintain clarity and flavor. Eamon discusses the intriguing history of milk punch, its preparation, and even his innovative Rocky's Liqueur. Plus, he experiments with unusual ingredients like acorns and critiques common infusion methods. A delightful mix of history and culinary science!