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Tom & Jerry Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The Tom & Jerry cocktail is winter warmth in a mug, a rich, creamy American classic that dates back to the 1820s. This festive drink combines a sweet, spiced batter with rum and brandy, topped with hot milk or water that transforms the mixture into a frothy, aromatic delight. Unlike its cold cousin eggnog, the Tom & Jerry is served piping hot, perfect for holiday gatherings when the snow is falling outside. This traditional recipe honors the original method, the same one that has warmed generations through America’s coldest months.
Tom & Jerry Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: USADifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCalories
352
kcal
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Ingredients
- For the Tom & Jerry Batter (makes about 12 servings):
6 6 fresh eggs
500 g 2 1/2 cup sugar
4 Tablespoons 4 tbsp butter
1 teaspoon 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 teaspoon 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- For Each Cocktail:
30 ml 1 fl oz dark rum
30 ml 1 fl oz cognac or brandy
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Tom & Jerry batter
120 ml 4 fl oz hot milk
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Equipment
Electric mixer
Mixing bowls
Jigger
Bar spoon
Mug
Instructions
- Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks in a medium bowl.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form – the mixture should be firm enough that it doesn’t slide when the bowl is tilted.
- In the separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until they become lighter in color and slightly thickened.
- Add the softened butter and sugar to the yolks and beat until the mixture becomes creamy and well incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and all the spices to the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the spiced yolk mixture using a rubber spatula, maintaining as much air in the mixture as possible.
- For each cocktail, warm a Tom & Jerry mug by filling it with hot water, then emptying it.
- Add the batter to the warmed mug.
- Pour in the rum and cognac or brandy.
- Top with hot milk or water, stirring gently to combine until frothy.
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.
Notes
- The batter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature before using, and stir gently to recombine if it separates.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the spirits and use hot milk or a combination of milk and hot water.
