Recipes / Mixology Recipe: How to make a Tom and Jerry

Mixology Recipe: How to make a Tom and Jerry

The favorite holiday punch dates back to the 1820s in New England.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1–2 oz. Tom and Jerry batter* (see recipe below)
  • 1 oz. cognac or aged brandy
  • 1 oz. aged rum
  • 2 oz. warm milk
  • Freshly grated nutmeg/cinnamon to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

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  1. Combine the batter (see below), brandy, and rum in a heatproof mug.
  2. For a richer, thicker drink, use 2 ounces of batter.
  3. For a lighter version, use 1 ounce.
  4. Top with warm milk, and stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. 

BATTER

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 eggs
  • 2.25 cups white sugar
  • 3 oz. rum
  • ½ tsp. ground cloves
  • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. ground allspice
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Separate the eggs, with yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  2. Beat the yolks until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, stirring continuously.
  4. Add the rum, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks
  6. Gently fold into the egg yolk mixture.
  7. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.