When I was attending Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, winters were frigid. It was always colder in Aberdeen than in Highmore. In the winter, one of the alcoholic drinks that was served in bars was this warm drink called "Tom and Jerry".
In those days, I drank as much alcohol as I ever have, and that is not saying much. I can have a hangover and migraine from one beer. The same is true for most mixed drinks and even wine. So my drinking style amounts to having a taste or two of a drink.
Recently the topic of this drink has come up when I have been in the presence of a Tom and Gerry more than once.
Here is the recipe:
Tom & Jerry (the drink)
First prepare a batter, using a mixing bowl. Separate the yolk and white of one egg, beating each separately and thoroughly. Then combine both, adding enough superfine powedered sugar to stiffen. Add to this one pinch of baking soda and 1/4 oz. rum to preserve the batter. Then add a little more sugar to stiffen.
To serve, use a hot mug, 1 tablespoon of the batter dissolved in 3 tablespoons hot milk. Add 1 1/2 ounce rum. Fill the mug with hot milk within 1/4 inch of the top of the mug and stir. Add 1/2 ounce brandy and sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.
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