The Tom and Jerry is a warm, indulgent cocktail that combines rum and brandy with hot milk and a pinch of baking soda for a fizzy, creamy finish. It's a traditional cold-weather sipper best served immediately.
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First prepare batter, using mixing bowl.
Separate the yolk and white of 1 egg, beating each separately and thoroughly.
Then combine both, adding enough superfine powdered sugar to stiffen.
Add to this 1 pinch of baking soda and 1/4 oz.
Boston Imported Rum to preserve the batter.
Then add a little more sugar to stiffen.
To serve, use hot Tom and Jerry mug, using 1 tablespoon of above batter, dissolved in 3 tablespoons hot milk.
Add 1 1/2 oz.
Boston Imported Rum.
Then fill mug with hot milk within 1/4 inch of top of mug and stir gently.
Then top with 1/2 oz.
Boston Five Star Brandy and grate a little nutmeg on top.
The secret of a Tom and Jerry is to have a stiff batter and a warm mug.
The baking soda reacts with the acidic spirits and creates carbonation, adding a gentle fizz and lightness to the drink.
No—the baking soda must be added just before serving to preserve the fizz. Prepare ingredients separately and combine when ready to drink.
Whole milk or half-and-half creates the richest flavor; low-fat milk works but produces less body.
This recipe relies on rum and brandy for structure; substituting both would fundamentally change the drink.
