Tom and Jerry Recipe (2024)

Recipe from Audrey Saunders

Adapted by Robert Simonson

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This drink has nothing to do with the cartoon cat and mouse, or Jerry Thomas, the celebrated New York barman of the 1800s, who often boasted of inventing it. It is a rich holiday elixir, a relative of eggnog that flourished in America in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and is frequently (though not definitively) credited to Pierce Egan, the English chronicler of sports and popular culture. Robert Simonson brought this version of the drink, which is especially popular in Wisconsin and is bordering states, to The Times in 2012. It is adapted from Audrey Saunders, the owner of the Manhattan co*cktail bar Pegu Club. She decreased the sugar and added Angostura bitters and vanilla. “It makes a huge difference,” she said. It’s best on snowy days, when it can warm and comfort from within. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink, with batter for about 10 drinks

    For the Batter

    • 6eggs (yolks and whites separated)
    • 1pound sugar
    • 1ounce añejo rum
    • 3tablespoons vanilla extract
    • ¾teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼teaspoon ground allspice
    • ¼teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2dashes Angostura bitters

    For Each Drink

    • 6ounces milk
    • 1ounce añejo rum
    • 1ounce V.S. Cognac

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

2441 calories; 27 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 472 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 467 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 123 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Make the batter: In a bowl, beat egg yolks until they are as thin as water. While beating, gradually add sugar, rum, vanilla, spices and bitters. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into yolk mixture. If not using immediately, refrigerate batter.

  2. Step

    2

    Make the drink: In a small saucepan, bring milk to boil. Meanwhile, warm a roughly 10-ounce Irish coffee mug in the oven. Pour in 2 ounces batter. Add 1 ounce rum and 1 ounce Cognac. Fill with boiling milk, stirring briskly with a small whisk while adding, so batter and milk are well mixed. Dust with nutmeg.

Tip

  • Because batter contains raw eggs, it should be refrigerated when not being used, at no higher than 41 degrees. Batter should be used only on the day it is made, then discarded.

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Bill F

This was delicious. The only addition (based on other Tom & Jerry recipes I've used) was adding 1/4 tsp of ground mace to the spices.

Bill F

Increasing the rum/cognac to 1 1/2 ounces (or slightly more?) per serving makes it even better.

Nick

I doubled the recipe but got scared about putting 6 tablespoons of vanilla into the mix. Are we sure that 3 (in the original recipe) is correct? I ended up only putting 2 tablespoons into the doubled recipe and the vanilla seemed strong enough. Several other online T&J recipes don't call for vanilla at all. I would urge caution with the vanilla! Otherwise, followed recipe to a T. Very tasty.

BethG

I used 3 teaspoons of vanilla and that worked perfectly!

Mike

Had anyone introduced coffee into the recipe. For example half milk half coffee instead or all milk.

Erin

This is fantastic. A famous Milwaukee bar, Bryant’s, has a T&J station in December. They blend room temp butter with their sugar to make a batter. I just melted a tablespoon of butter with the milk in a coffee mug in the microwave to cut down on work/dishes.

In my experience it is rich enough just using hot water instead of milk! Just an option if you feel like using fewer ingredients!

Ruth

This drink brings back very happy memories of ice skating on Bersch Lake in Glendale, WI, drinking Tom and Jerry’s, hot buttered rum and glog. Thanks for posting.

Nick

I doubled the recipe but got scared about putting 6 tablespoons of vanilla into the mix. Are we sure that 3 (in the original recipe) is correct? I ended up only putting 2 tablespoons into the doubled recipe and the vanilla seemed strong enough. Several other online T&J recipes don't call for vanilla at all. I would urge caution with the vanilla! Otherwise, followed recipe to a T. Very tasty.

Bill F

This was delicious. The only addition (based on other Tom & Jerry recipes I've used) was adding 1/4 tsp of ground mace to the spices.

Bill F

Increasing the rum/cognac to 1 1/2 ounces (or slightly more?) per serving makes it even better.

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Tom and Jerry Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Tom and Jerry mix made of? ›

Tom and Jerry (drink)
co*cktail
Typeco*cktail
ServedHot in a mug or bowl
Standard drinkwareMug
Commonly used ingredientsEggs or egg whites, powdered sugar, brandy, rum
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How do you make Tom and Jerry? ›

Ingredients
  1. Boiling water, to rinse.
  2. 1 ounce dark rum.
  3. 1 ounce cognac.
  4. 1 tablespoon Tom & Jerry batter (recipe below)
  5. Whole milk, hot, to top.
  6. Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated.
  7. Garnish: ground cloves.
  8. Garnish: ground allspice.

What is the difference between eggnog and Tom and Jerry? ›

The biggest difference between the two is that the Tom and Jerry is served warm; secondly, the Tom and Jerry has a whipped, silky texture that doesn't weigh you down like thick eggnog. According to Harris, the Tom and Jerry first appeared in the 1820s. It was created by London sportswriter Pierce Eagan.

What is the ratio for Tom and Jerry? ›

For serving: For each drink, put 2 ounces of batter into a toddy mug. Add 1 ounce each of brandy and aged rum (bourbon or rye whiskey also work well), and fill with equal parts hot milk and boiling water.

Why is it called Tom and Jerry mix? ›

There are a couple of origin stories of the Tom and Jerry drink. A bartender who wrote the first published bar guide in 1862, Jerry Thomas, claimed that he dreamed up the drink in 1847 and named it after himself. Thomas included a Tom and Jerry recipe on Page 174 of his guide.

What is the difference between Tom and Jerry and hot buttered rum? ›

While both are hot, alcoholic beverages, their ingredients differ. Tom and Jerrys are also often made with rum, though they can also be made with whiskey or vodka. Both are also spiced. However, a batter instead of butter (see what we did there?) is used to make a Tom and Jerry rich and creamy.

What is the cheese in Tom and Jerry? ›

In Tom and Jerry they used Yellow Cheese, its a Emmental is a yellow, medium-hard Swiss cheese, It has a savory but mild taste.

What was Tom and Jerry originally called? ›

The first Tom & Jerry cartoon. Tom & Jerry were originally named "Jasper & Jinx" by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Only Tom was ever identified on-screen by his original name ("Jasper").

What does Jerry eat in Tom and Jerry? ›

Tom and Jerry are everyone's favorite. Jerry who loves cheese the most, was given a track of steps. Each step of the track contains a piece of cheese which has a happiness level of for i t h step. Tom wants to test Jerry's intelligence and love for the cheese.

What do you call eggnog with alcohol? ›

"Tom and Jerry is a form of hot eggnog [co*cktail] that was once popular." The Tom and Jerry was invented by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s, using brandy and rum added to eggnog and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. It is a traditional Christmastime co*cktail in the United States.

What does nog stand for in eggnog? ›

Some say “nog” comes from “noggin,” meaning a wooden cup, or “grog,” a strong beer. By the late 18th century, the combined term “eggnog” stuck. Eggnog purists argue that those who don't like the Yuletide drink have simply never tasted the real thing.

Is Tom and Jerry a Wisconsin drink? ›

The Tom and Jerry was invented in London, but 200 years later, it's Wisconsin and Minnesota that carry the torch for this sweet and rich drink. The hot-batter co*cktail remains a regional obsession.

What is a Tom and Jerry co*cktail in Buffalo, NY? ›

Enter the Tom & Jerry. A traditional Christmastime co*cktail, Tom & Jerry is a hot take on eggnog with brandy and rum, usually served in a mug or a bowl. Perhaps thought of as an old-time drink, Tom & Jerry's have never left Buffalo.

Why is Tom and Jerry rated R? ›

Violence & Scariness. Lots of cat-and-mouse chases, injuries, slapstick action.

Why is there no more Tom and Jerry? ›

The studio found that re-releases of older cartoons were earning as much as new ones, resulting in the executive decision to cease production on Tom and Jerry and later the animation studio on May 15, 1957. The final cartoon produced by Hanna and Barbera, Tot Watchers, was released on August 1, 1958.

What cut of meat is Tom and Jerry? ›

This steak is a cross section of a steer's leg and is often sold as a “Bone in Arm Roast”. Because the steak is a cross sectional leg cut it results in several noteworthy features. . . . . .

Which meat is shown in Tom and Jerry? ›

It is known as a bone-in round steak. The steak that is often shown in Tom and Jerry does indeed exist in real life . It is a popular cut of beef known as a ribeye steak , which is taken from the rib section of the cow . This type of steak is known for its tenderness and rich , beefy flavor .

What cheese is Tom and Jerry in real? ›

What type of cheese is there in Tom and Jerry? Emmentaler or Emmental is a yellow, medium-hard cheese that originated in the area around Emmental, Switzerland. It is one of the cheeses of Switzerland, and is sometimes known as Swiss cheese.

What breed is Jerry from Tom and Jerry? ›

Jerry Mouse
Full nameGerald Jinx Mouse
SpeciesHouse mouse (Mus musculus)
GenderMale
FamilyNibbles (ward)
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