Tom and Jerry: Like eggnog but want to try something different? Try this old warhorse, dating from the early 1800's, long rumored to be the invention of Jerry Thomas,
the OG of bartenders and mixologists, though it appears now a sportswriter named Pierce Egan came up with this. This particular recipe comes from CocktailDB.com, my favorite cocktail recipe repository.
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 oz light rum
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Mix vigorously, pour into 6 oz mug and top with hot water
- Add nutmeg
- 1 egg white, beat until stiff & pour into mug
- 1/2 oz brandy, stirred in
Sit back. Enjoy.
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12-15-2007 @4:48PM greg said... just drink the rum!!!
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12-15-2007 @6:03PM Jessica said... The 6 oz mug wasn't there before, I also wondered what you topped off with water, now I see it is listed in the ingredient list.
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12-16-2007 @2:22PM Brenda said... Exactly, how difficult is it to make mixture, pour into glass & whatever room is left top up with hot water & nutmeg. Where is the question?
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12-15-2007 @8:40PM Sally said... This one is a little confushing as it is commonly known that raw eggs contain salmonella - and adding an uncooked egg yolk to this recipe seems a little dangerous.
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12-16-2007 @9:01PM Kenneth Ruiz said... Use hot milk instead of hot water; it taste better and is creamier.
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12-19-2007 @9:22AM Judy Baker said... Looking for a Tom and Jerry Receipe made with ice cream istead of eggs, thank you!
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12-20-2007 @3:46PM c r crawford said... I have not found this in the grocery stores for years. Which stores can I purchase the Tom and Jerry mix at, anyone know, major chains, that is?
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12-21-2007 @10:54AM John said... Saw the comments about buying the batter at grocery stores. I used to do that each year in the Chicago area. I've looked all over Knoxville and can't find it anywhere. I wonder if this is a Northern thing?
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12-20-2007 @5:31PM Bev Gardiner said... Tom and Jerrys have been a tradition in our family for years. Started with my English grandpa who made them for Christmas Day and they were great!
He invited everybody in the small town for a Tom and Jerry and his recipe is still a very treasured item and is asked for by those who taste them for the first time and so the tradition continues on.
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12-20-2007 @5:46PM Terry Rogers said... For those who have used the "cheater way" go back to school -you've never had a "real" Tom & Jerry. Try this recipe (cut down from the recipe my dad used in the 40's&50's.)Separate 2 eggs,beat the whites until very stiff; mix the yolks with 1/2 cup powdered sugar,1/4tsp cinnamon,dash of ground cloves, cap full of apricot or peach flavored brandy (optional).Gently blend in the stiff egg whites. Use about 4 Tsp of this batter in a 10-12 oz mug, add liquor to taste(I like a shot of rum-brandy mixed); fill with nearly boiling water,stir well and top with nutmeg, The amount of water is not critical but this drink should be piping hot! makes 6-8 drinks
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12-20-2007 @6:46PM Kelly said... If you top off the six ounce mug, won't it overflow if you add more to it?!
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12-25-2007 @10:59AM PB said... Would have been nice to have at least one NON alcoholic drink ie Punch for the designated drivers. Surely there must be some nice hot totties to be made without alcohol.
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12-25-2007 @8:58PM William Ruskin said... Could you please tell me the definition of 'Bitters,' what they are and where they come from. I noticed that you showed a list of 39, some of which are either not produced anymore or can not be purchased in the United States. What are there differences? How does one know which to use when making a drink?
Please add any other information that may be pertinent to the subject.
Thank you,
William Ruskin
wruskin@yahoo.com
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