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Tom and Jerry in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Tom and Jerry

The Tom and Jerry is a built brandy cocktail from the United States, creamy. It is made with whole egg, cognac, dark rum and more, served in a copper mug.

Strength: about 15% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

The American Christmas drink of the 19th century, served from a special punch bowl and cups.

Ingredients

Whole egg1 piece
Sugar2 teaspoons
Cognac30 ml (1 oz)
Dark rum30 ml (1 oz)
Milk90 ml (3 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

Method

  1. Separate the egg. Beat the white to soft peaks, beat the yolk with the sugar and a pinch of allspice and cinnamon, then fold the two together into a batter.
  2. Spoon the batter into a warm mug and stir in the brandy and rum.
  3. Top with hot milk, stirring, and finish with grated nutmeg.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
None
Garnish
Grated nutmeg
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