Dark rumCognacMilkQuail egg white
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Tom and Jerry

Made with rum and cognac, served in a mug.

Ingredients for one drink
25 ml / 3/4 ozDark rum
25 ml / 3/4 ozCognac
5Quail egg yolk
150 ml / 5 ozMilk
25 ml / 3/4 ozQuail egg white
10 gPowdered sugar
1 gGround nutmeg
5 gCinnamon sticks

Method

  1. Beat quail egg white with a whisk until frothy.
  2. Separately beat quail egg yolks with powdered sugar.
  3. Combine both mixtures in a mug.
  4. Add dark rum and cognac.
  5. Pour hot milk to fill the mug and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with ground nutmeg and cinnamon stick.

About the Tom and Jerry

The Tom and Jerry is a creamy, sweet hot cocktail served in a mug. It combines dark rum and cognac with egg, milk, and spices to create a comforting holiday drink.

History

A traditional Christmas cocktail in the United States, sometimes attributed to Pierce Egan in the 1820s as a variation of eggnog with added brandy and rum. It was named after Egan's book and subsequent play.

Tom and Jerry
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