Tom and Jerry
A nineteenth-century American winter warmer that predates the cartoon by a century. Whipped egg-and-sugar batter wraps cognac and dark rum, then scalding milk turns it into a velvety, spice-laced hot drink - the classic fireside ritual for cold nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Tom and Jerry?
A Tom and Jerry is made by built method in 5 step(s). 1) Whisk the egg yolks with caster sugar until pale and thick, then fold in the dark rum, allspice and cinnamon to form the yolk batter. 2) Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the yolk batter to make a light Tom and Jerry batter. 3) Spoon two heaped tablespoons of batter into a pre-warmed mug and pour in the cognac. 4) Slowly stream in scalding whole milk while stirring until a velvety foam rises to the top. 5) Grate fresh nutmeg over the mug, add a cinnamon stick and serve hot. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Tom and Jerry?
A Tom and Jerry needs 9 ingredient(s): Cognac 30ml, Dark Rum 15ml, Egg Yolk 1, Egg White 1, Caster Sugar 2 tbsp, Whole Milk 120ml, Ground Allspice a dash, Ground Cinnamon a dash, Freshly Grated Nutmeg (garnish) to taste.
What does a Tom and Jerry taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Autumn Warmth, Festive & Cozy, Rich & Smooth, Sweet. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Tom and Jerry served in?
A Tom and Jerry is typically served in a mug, prepared by the built method.
Ingredients
- Cognac30ml
- Dark Rum15ml
- Egg Yolk1
- Egg White1
- Caster Sugar2 tbsp
- Whole Milk120ml
- Ground Allspicea dash
- Ground Cinnamona dash
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg (garnish)to taste
Steps
- Whisk the egg yolks with caster sugar until pale and thick, then fold in the dark rum, allspice and cinnamon to form the yolk batter.
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the yolk batter to make a light Tom and Jerry batter.
- Spoon two heaped tablespoons of batter into a pre-warmed mug and pour in the cognac.
- Slowly stream in scalding whole milk while stirring until a velvety foam rises to the top.
- Grate fresh nutmeg over the mug, add a cinnamon stick and serve hot.
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