Tom & Jerry

To Make Batter

Separate 3 egg yolks and whites and set aside. In a nonreactive bowl, whip the egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the yolks with 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 ounce Jamaican dark rum and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. When the yolk mixture is completely combined, gently fold it into the egg white mixture. Keep refrigerated.

To Make the Drink

1. Rinse a small coffee mug (or white ceramic Tom & Jerry cup) with boiling water to warm it, then discard the water.

2. Add the rum, cognac and batter into the cup and top with hot milk.

3. Garnish with a mixture of 2 parts freshly grated nutmeg to 1 part each ground clove and ground allspice.