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Friday, May 21, 2021

ROCKEY'S BOTANICAL LIQUEUR: IT MAKES EVERYTHING TASTE BETTER! (NY)


Rockey’s is crafted from a blend of green apple, pineapple, green tea, black tea, and citrus - inspired by classic, clarified milk punch. ‍It is blended with a small amount of American, neutral grain spirit, has low-alcohol and low-sugar content, is gluten-free and lactose-free, and does not require refrigeration, even after opening!

Rockey’s is a natural, botanical liqueur made in Brooklyn that brings complexity and lively energy to any drink. ‍Chill Rockey's over plenty of ice or add to your favorite cocktails. It's the perfect accompaniment for every occasion and mixes with ANY liquor. ‍ Pick your favorite spirit and #JustAddRockeys 


I was visiting my friend Francesco Dionese at Stoutridge Winery and Distillery when I ran into Rockey's Botanical. Rockey’s is a labor of love, created by Eamon Rockey, a veteran of NYC's hospitality industry. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he is passionate about the process of preparing anything from scratch, using only the best ingredients.
In the last 12 years, Eamon Rockey has grown to be recognized as one of New York’s leading, modern experts on beverage and hospitality service management. He has experience in bartending, wine and management at four Michelin-starred New York City restaurants, including collaborating on designs and openings, managing day-to-day operations, leading staff educations and trainings, and overseeing accounting, human resources, maintenance and more aspects of the business. He was the general manager at Betony, which Esquire named Restaurant of the Year in 2013 and The New York Times gave three stars in a review.

Eamon graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with a bachelor’s of professional studies in culinary management in 2006. He’s studied advanced wine, viticulture and vinification, and has served as the New York Spirits Chair for Share Our Strength since 2014.

He was raised by two chefs, became an apprentice to a sushi chef at age 14 and began cooking at a country club at age 15. After culinary school, he held externships at La Casa Del Zorro in Borrego Springs, California, and Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles.


Eamon did a little demonstration. He mixed this elixir with almost anything we offered. It worked beautifully with everything. It was an amazing mixer, and absolutely perfect for spring and summer! Added green apple and lemon and tea to almost anything. We added it to wine, whiskey, vodka, and gin. It was exceptional. Never thought I would say this, but, it made everything taste better!

And it's locally made, small batch, in New York state!

Eamon's Faculty Photo



I promise you. this stuff is terrific! Try it! You will be thrilled!