It has come to my attention recently that some of you only know this pair of names as a cartoon duo.
As soon as there is a chill in the air, I start craving this drink. Think of it as a warm, boozy milkshake. Doesn’t that sound amazing?! It’s even better than you think…
I won’t lie, it isn’t one of those “Oh, I’ll just pull a bottle down and shake” kind of drinks. It takes a little planning and effort, but the end result is worth the 10 minutes of energy it requires.
This drink has such a loyal fan base that there are special “Tom & Jerry” punch bowl sets with matching mugs. I kid you not… Here’s a pic to prove it:
How to make a Tom and Jerry
Tom & Jerry
-makes 4
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup powdered sugar
pinch baking soda
1 cup + 1 tbsp Jamaican rum
2 oz. brandy
3 cups milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg + extra for garnish
(because this recipe calls for raw egg, I recommend using the best quality eggs you can find)
Beat egg yolks until light in color. Add powdered sugar, baking soda, 1 tbsp rum, cinnamon and nutmeg to yolks and beat again to combine. If needed, add another tbsp of powdered sugar. The batter needs to be thick. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and slightly frothy. If you own an immersion (stick) blender, break it out. Those egg whites will be fluffy in 30 seconds.
Fold whites into yolk mixture and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat milk over low heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Warm mugs (I usually pour in hot water from a kettle, then dump it out) and add 1 1/2 tbsps of batter to each mug, top with a few tbsps of hot milk. While stirring constantly, add 2 ozs rum then top with more milk to 1/4″ below rim of mug. Stir to combine. Top with brandy and sprinkle nutmeg for garnish.
Wow, homemade egg nog! I had homemade for the first time last year and it was amazing. Although the one I had was alcohol free. I don’t drink alcohol so I would keep it out, but your recipe sounds and looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!