Tom and Jerry

Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 4

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A traditional holiday drink from the early 19th century, consider this the cousin to eggnog. Unlike most cocktails with raw egg, this one is served warm. Recipe by Tablespoon.com. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated

3 tablespoons icing sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

4 ounces (1/2 cup) brandy, lukewarm

3 cups hot milk

Freshly grated nutmeg

Steps

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In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2

In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until light in color; gradually beat in the sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Fold the yolk mixture into the whites.
3

Pour 2 tablespoons into four mugs each. Add 1 ounce brandy and 1 ounce dark rum to each mug.
4

Fill with hot milk. Stir well, and dust with nutmeg.