Tom and Jerry Recipe
Written by Warm up with this classic Tom and Jerry recipe! This cozy cocktail is a winter delight made with brandy, dark rum, and a spiced egg mixture.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 314
Ingredients
- 1 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Dark Rum
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 oz milk - hot
- Grated nutmeg - for garnish
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Jigger
- Mug or Heatproof Glass
Instructions
- Prep Egg Mixture: In the mixing bowl add 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch ground cinnamon, 1 pinch ground cloves, and 1 pinch ground nutmeg. Mix well.
- Whip Egg White: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg white until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the egg white into the yolk mixture and mix.
- Add Spirits: Pour 1 oz Brandy and 1 oz Dark Rum into a mug or heatproof glass.
- Heat Milk: Warm 4 oz milk until it's hot but not boiling.
- Mix and Serve: Pour the hot milk over the spirits, then add on top the egg mixture. Garnish with grated nutmeg. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitutes:
- Brandy: I've swapped brandy with cognac or even whiskey. Both give a different depth of flavor but are delightful.
- Dark Rum: Light rum or spiced rum can be used. Spiced rum adds an extra layer of warmth and spice.
- Hot Milk: Almond milk or oat milk are great dairy-free alternatives. They change the texture slightly but still provide a creamy base.
Making a Pitcher of Tom and Jerry Drink:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That's 8 oz of brandy, 8 oz of dark rum, 8 eggs, and so on.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the spirits, hot milk, and egg. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour into individual mugs, garnish with grated nutmeg, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Brandy Substitute: Use apple juice or grape juice for a fruity twist.
- Dark Rum Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic dark rum alternative or mix vanilla extract and water.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg Substitute: Aquafaba (chickpea water) is a fantastic vegan alternative to egg whites. Use 3 tbsp of aquafaba to replace one egg white. A mix of 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast and 1 tbsp of unsweetened plant milk can work for the yolk.
- Milk Substitute: Opt for almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or any other plant-based milk of your choice.