Paul Kushner
The Tom and Jerry cocktail might just be the perfect choice for a warm and cozy drink to enjoy during the holiday season. This has been around since the 1820s and a variation of eggnog with brandy and rum added. It’s a sweet, frothy, and warm beverage that’s traditionally served in a mug or bowl.
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Servings: 1
Tom and Jerry is a sweet, frothy, and warm beverage that's perfect for sipping on a cold winter night. Learn to make this drink with our recipe instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 oz spiced rum or brandy
- 1 oz cognac
- 1 T batter
- Hot whole milk to top
- Garnish with fresh-grated nutmeg cloves, and allspice
Batter Ingredients
- 3 eggs separated into yolks and whites
- 3 T powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 3 cups hot whole milk
- 4 oz brandy
- Fresh-grated nutmeg
Instructions
Batter Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until you see stiff peaks forming
- Take a separate bowl and beat the egg yolks until they turn lighter
- Gradually beat in the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves
- Take the yolk mixture and carefully fold it into the egg whites
Cocktail Instructions:
- Rinse a mug with boiling water to warm it up
- Take a tablespoon of batter and pour it into the warm mug
- Add the spiced rum or brandy and the cognac to the mug
- Top it off with heated-up whole milk
- Stir thoroughly and dust with a fresh-grated nutmeg garnish
- Serve immediately and relax into the Christmas spirit
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