Cat-and-Mouse Antics: Tom vs. Jerry in Latest Escapade

Cat-and-Mouse Antics: Tom vs. Jerry in Latest Escapade

Let's Mix Up a Classic: Tom & Jerry Cocktail

Crafting a Tom & Jerry, a traditional Christmas tipple, is as simple as pie! This popular Midwest drink, similar to eggnog, was dreamt up by Chicago bartender Charles Joly. Here's how you can whip up this delicious beverage at home.

What You'll Need:1. Blackstrap rum – a dark-hued, power-packed rum made from sugarcane molasses. Look for it at specialty liquor stores, or aged rum is a suitable substitute.

Now, Let's Get Started:This recipe can be prepared in a punch bowl or individual cups. If you're going for the punch bowl, make the entire batter (stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 hours). For individual drinks, here's the breakdown:

1. Pour 1 1/2 ounces of the batter into a heated mug.
2. Add 1 1/2 ounces of Cognac and 1/4 ounce of rum, then gently stir.
3. Top it off with 2 ounces of milk and 2 ounces of hot water, again giving it a gentle stir.
4. Garnish with a dusting of grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
5. Yield: 10 drinks
6. Difficulty: A piece of cake!
7. Total Time: 10 minutes
8. Active Time: 10 minutes

Here's the Recipe:For the Batter:1. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, rum, cinnamon, allspice, and a pinch of cream of tartar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.2. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually fold them into the yolk mixture.

For the Punch:1. When you're ready to serve, add the batter to your punch bowl. Slowly pour in the Cognac and rum, followed by the milk and water. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to deflate the batter.2. Garnish with grated cinnamon and nutmeg, then serve immediately!

If you want to elevate your Tom & Jerry experience, grab a festive punch bowl set for a genuinely authentic feel. Consider vintage designs like the McKee Milk Glass Tom and Jerry Bowl or the Black and Gold Tom & Jerry Ceramic Punchbowl Set, available on Etsy. Start your holiday celebrations right with this beloved classic!

1. The Tom & Jerry cocktail recipe includes blackstrap rum, which can be found at specialty liquor stores or used as a substitute with aged rum.
2. The batter for the Tom & Jerry cocktail should be whisked together with egg yolks, sugar, rum, cinnamon, allspice, and cream of tartar until it's light and fluffy.
3. After preparing the batter, ready the cocktail by pouring 1 1/2 ounces of the batter into a heated mug, adding 1 1/2 ounces of Cognac and 1/4 ounce of rum, then topping it off with 2 ounces of milk and 2 ounces of hot water before gently stirring and garnishing with grated cinnamon and nutmeg.

Read also: