Tom and Jerry

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
It wouldn't be Christmas without a warm Tom and Jerry drink. I was surprised to find out that not everyone knows about this beverage treat. One sip and I'm sure you'll be hooked. It's like a warm version of eggnog—only better. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 6 large pasteurized eggs, separated
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brandy or rum
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon bitters (preferably Angostura)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, optional
  • EACH SERVING:
  • 3/4 cup boiling water or hot 2% milk
  • 1 ounce brandy
  • 1 ounce rum
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thin and loose, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugar, brandy, vanilla, pie spice and bitters; beat until thick and frothy, 3-5 minutes.
  2. In another large bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites (and, if desired, cream of tartar) on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into yolk mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining whites until combined. Refrigerate mixture, covered, until serving.
  3. For each serving, place 3/4 cup mixture in a large mug. Add boiling water, brandy and rum; stir until blended. If desired, top with freshly grated nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 340 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a warm Tom and Jerry drink. I was surprised to find out that not everyone knows about this beverage treat. One sip and I'm sure you'll be hooked. It's like a warm version of eggnog—only better. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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