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Tom and Jerry Cocktail Recipe

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The Tom and Jerry Cocktail is a classic warm holiday drink featuring a creamy batter made from eggs, powdered sugar, and rum, combined with heated milk and brandy. This cozy beverage blends rich flavors with a hint of spice, perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting treat on cold days.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooked egg base, optional)
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 2 eggs (use pasteurized if preferred)
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 oz rum (white or dark)

For the Drink

  • Whole milk (heated, about 1 cup per serving)
  • Water (hot, for warming mugs)
  • 1 oz rum per drink
  • 1/2 oz brandy (or Cognac)
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Beat 2 eggs thoroughly with a stand or hand mixer. Gradually add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix until combined; scrape bowl sides and add another 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mixing again.
  2. Add Baking Soda and Rum: Incorporate 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 oz rum to the batter, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Whip Batter Stiff: Add remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  4. Store Batter: Transfer batter to an airtight container and refrigerate until use, stirring if separated.
  5. Optional Cooked Egg Base: For raw egg safety, beat eggs and powdered sugar as above, then pour batter into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and reaching 160°F. Remove from heat and cool before adding baking soda and rum. Store chilled up to 3 days.
  6. Heat Mug: Fill a mug with hot water to warm it, then discard the water.
  7. Heat Milk: Warm about 1 cup whole milk on the stove or microwave until hot but not boiling.
  8. Assemble Drink: Place 1 tbsp of batter into the warmed mug, add 3 tbsp heated milk and stir to dissolve the batter.
  9. Add Spirits: Stir in 1 oz rum, fill the mug with remaining heated milk, leaving room for brandy.
  10. Top with Brandy and Garnish: Add 1/2 oz brandy on top of the drink and grate fresh nutmeg over the surface as garnish.

Notes

  • Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about consuming raw eggs.
  • The batter can be stored refrigerated up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the drink by varying the amount of batter added.
  • Monitor cooking temperature carefully to avoid curdling when making the cooked egg base.
  • Freshly grated nutmeg adds the best flavor as a garnish.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/tom-and-jerry-cocktail-recipe/