Tom and Jerry Recipe
From:
Field Guide to Cocktails
, by
Rob Chirico
Makes:
4 drinks
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A traditional Christmas drink from the early 19th century, consider this the cousin to eggnog.
This recipe was featured as part of our Hot Boozy Drinks photo gallery.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 ounces brandy, lukewarm
- 4 ounces dark rum, lukewarm
- Hot milk
- Freshly grated nutmeg
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until light in color; gradually beat in the sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Fold the yolk mixture into the whites.
- Pour 2 tablespoons into four mugs each. Add 1 ounce brandy and 1 ounce dark rum to each mug.
- Fill with hot milk. Stir well, and dust with nutmeg.
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Any problems with using raw eggs? Or does the hot milk cook them enough?
The CHOW Test Kitchen recently photographed this recipe, and learned that the egg batter makes enough for 8 to 9 drinks, not just 4. Also, Rob does not indicate how much hot milk to add to each cup or how large of a cup to use. We found that 1/2 cup of hot milk in a 6 ounce cup works.
My first true love and live-in girlfriend was Jerrie D (I'm a Tom) and one of our first purchases together was a set of Tom & Jerry drink mugs & bowl. I haven't made these since then, 35+ years. Great memories.
My mother never drinks BUT 30 years ago she made these instead of eggnog . A few years ago I had a very hard time finding anyone who new what they were.
For me it brings back warm memories .
Do the eggs need to be pasteurized, or will the heat from the milk be sufficient to cook them? I am less concerned about salmonella, but rather I have an intolerance to raw egg. Thanks!