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Tom
and Jerry Batter
A Tom and Jerry is a
variation of egg nog. This is the recipe from the famous Trader Vics in
California. We've included an individual drink recipe as well as a larger
batch.
tom and jerry serving set, 1950's
Prep and Cook Time: About 1 1/4 hours
Tom and Jerry Single Serving
Makes:
1serving
I N G R E D I E N T S
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon bar sugar
1 ounce dark Jamaica rum
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 ounce brandy
Hot water
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N S T R U C T I O N S
Beat egg yolk with sugar, rum and allspice until smooth and thick.
Separately beat egg white until stiff. Fold white into yolk mixture.
Put mixture into a preheated mug. Add hot water to fill mug 3/4 full.
Stir gently. Add brandy. Dust with grated nutmeg.
Tom and Jerry Quantity Batter
Makes:
1serving
I N G R E D I E N T S
12eggs, separated
31/2 pounds bar sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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N S T R U C T I O N S
Beat egg yolks with 3 pounds of the sugar and nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves
until thick and light. Separately beat egg whites with cream of tartar until
soft peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar; beat until stiff. Gently
fold whites into yolks.
Drink Mix From Prepared Batter
1 heaping teaspoon prepared Tom and Jerry batter
1/2 ounce Jamaican rum
1/2 ounce brandy
Boiling water, hot coffee or hot milk
Preheat a 6 ounce Tom and Jerry mug with hot water. Add batter, rum,
brandy, and stir. Fill mug with boiling water, hot coffee or hot milk.
Stir.
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Tom
and Jerry History
One account of the origins of the Tom and Jerry comes from the 1821 book,
Life in London; or, The Day and Night Scenes of Jerry Hawthorn, Esq., and
his elegant friend, Corinthian Tom, by Pierce Egan. This book was very
popular and to further publicize it, Egan named a version of Egg Nog, the
"Tom and Jerry". Pubs were even called "Tom and Jerries" for a while during
this period. The most popular theory, however points to Professor Jerry
Thomas of pre-prohibition fame, and bartender at San Francisco's Occidental
Hotel in the 1860's, is also credited with the creation of the Tom & Jerry.
He also created the Blue Blazer and the Martinez, (which may or may not be
the first Martini). The Professor traveled and put on exhibitions throughout
the major cities in the US and Europe, performing on stage and as a
celebrity bartender. This was probably to sell his book, published in 1862,
The Bartender's Companion and The Bon Vivant's Companion. It is considered
the first standard guide to mixing cocktails.
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