RECIPE: REC: "Tom and Jerry" A mug of holiday cheer!

[joyce-in-upstate-ny]

This recipe was featured in the Wall Street Journal weekend edition 12/23- 12/24/06, the article was written by Eric Felton. If someone can link that article, it is well written, humorous, and informative.

"Thomas and Jeremiah" was the 'formal' name for "Tom and Jerry". It is a frothy, hot drink dating from the 1800's w/ several parties claiming to be the originator.

So, Christmas Day nite, we decided to try it and all agreed that it is fabulous and perfect for the holiday season!

REC: "Tom and Jerry" A mug of holiday cheer!

1/2 cup of batter

1 oz. brandy (we substituted Baileys Irish Cream)

1 oz. rum

hot water

Ladle batter into a heated mug. Pour in liquor and then fill with boiling hot water. Top w/ ground nutmg. Let cool just enough to be drinkable. Serve w/ a spoon for stirring. For a sweeter take on the holiday drink, substitute Baileys Irish Cream for the brandy.

The batter:

Seperate the whites and yolks of 4 eggs

Whip the egg whites together w/ sprinkle of cream of tartar, until they are stiff.

Fold in 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon and the egg yolks. Mix until the batter is light and frothy. Makes enough for about 8 drinks.

Warm, cozy and a perfect end to an evening in front of the fire w/ family and friends. Enjoy!

 

[mariadnoca]

Growing up Mom always made these and I now have her Tom&Jerry labled bowl...

when I was a kid I never understood why Mom had this big bowl with the name of cartoon characters in gold script on it.

Thanks!!! I'll have to try this out using Mom's big ol' Tom & Jerry bowl!

 

[joyce-in-upstate-ny]

I love favorite bowls, platters etc.>>>

I have my great- grandmother's porcelain platter that she used every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It holds such warm memories, and I think that it makes the food taste better!! It's like Mama is looking over us smileys/wink.gif

So nice for you to have your mother's Tom & Jerry bowl! Funny how the name for the drink is so old, and yet it is affiliated w/ the cartoon characters! What fun!!!!