Tom and Jerry Cocktail

📜 Collection: GC | ✍️ Attribution: Joy | 📂 Category: Beverages A classic warm winter cocktail featuring a rich, sweet, spiced egg batter mixed with hot milk and brandy for a festive treat.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
20 mins	0 mins	None	12–16 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Large bowl
• Separate bowl
• Electric mixer
• Mugs

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Ingredients

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
6	Eggs	Separated
2 ½ cups	Powdered Sugar	Or honey
Pinch	Cream of Tartar	None
½ tsp	Cinnamon	Ground
½ tsp	Allspice	Ground
¼ tsp	Cloves	Ground
As needed	Hot milk	For serving
As needed	Brandy or dark rum	For serving
As needed	Nutmeg	For garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Batter

1. Separate the 6 eggs. In a large, clean bowl, begin beating the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy.
2. Add a pinch of cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the 2 ½ cups powdered sugar and beat until the meringue is stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks for 5-10 minutes until they are thick and lemon-colored.
5. Gently fold the beaten egg yolks into the stiff egg white mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in the ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp allspice, and ¼ tsp cloves until fully incorporated.

Step 2: Serve the Drink

7. For each drink, place 2 heaping tablespoons of the Tom and Jerry batter into a mug.
8. Add 1.5 ounces of brandy or dark rum.
9. Fill the rest of the mug with hot milk, stirring constantly until the drink is smooth, frothy, and thoroughly combined.
10. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately until warm and comforting.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the prepared egg batter sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days before serving.

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