CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1800–1849
Tom & Jerry
A warm, frothy Christmas bowl of brandy, rum, eggs and spice.
1820sHistorical classicResearched
Tom & Jerry became a winter staple in the nineteenth century, named after the mischievous heroes of Pierce Egan’s 1821 book. The drink is made from a beaten batter of eggs, sugar and spice, loosened with hot milk or water and laced with brandy and rum. It was served in special two-handled mugs and remained popular into the early twentieth century.
- Hot egg nog
- Brandy flip
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Brandy30 ml
- Dark rum30 ml
- Egg1
- Sugar15 ml
- Hot milk90 ml
- Cinnamon and nutmegto garnish
Method
Whisk the egg with sugar and spice, add hot milk while whisking, then stir in the spirits and serve immediately.
Tom & Jerry mug · nutmeg