Tom and Jerry Recipe

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5 from 4 votes

This Tom and Jerry recipe is the perfect warm beverage to enjoy during the holiday season.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: drinks

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

Tom and Jerry Batter

6 large eggs separated
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 ounce rum amber or dark
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Tom and Jerry cocktail (per drink)

1 ounce rum
1 ounce cognac
4 tbsp. Tom and Jerry batter
6 - 8 ounces warm milk or hot water
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

Tom and Jerry Batter
Beat egg yolks until pale, then gradually add powdered sugar, rum, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Gently fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture, trying not to knock the air out of the egg whites. You will have a thick, foamy batter when it is all incorporated.
Make the drink
Pour boiling water into mugs to warm them. Let them sit for a minute or two, then dump out the water.
Add 2 - 4 tbsp. of the Tom and Jerry batter to a warm mug, then add 1 ounce of rum and 1 ounce of cognac. (*See note)
Slowly pour warm milk (or water) into the mug, stirring constantly to froth the drink. (*See note)
Top with freshly grated nutmeg. Enjoy!

Notes

Stirring the drink constantly while SLOWLY pouring in the warm milk/water is imperative. Pour too fast, or don't stir while pouring and you could end up with boozy scrambled eggs. No one wants that.

A shot is 1.5 ounces. To make the drink, you'll add about 3/4 of a shot of rum and cognac to each mug.

Use your favorite milk in this drink. Whole milk is best, in my opinion, it makes for a richer beverage.

Store leftover Tom and Jerry batter in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To keep it longer, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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