Tom & Jerry
December 24, 2025 Mike
Batter
| Eggs, seperated | 3 | |
| Cream of Tartar | ¼ Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup | |
| Aged Rum | ½ Ounce | |
| Vanilla Extract | ¼ Teaspoon |
Cocktail
| Hot Water | ||
| Aged Rum | 1 Ounce | |
| Cognac or Brandy | 1 Ounce | |
| Tom & Jerry Batter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Whole Milk or Water |
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
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Rinse a small coffee mug (or white ceramic Tom & Jerry cup) with boiling water to warm it, then discard the water.
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Add the rum, cognac and batter into the cup and top with hot milk.
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Garnish with a mixture of 2 parts freshly grated nutmeg to 1 part each ground clove and ground allspice.
