Cocktail Ingredients:

• ½ oz (1½ cl) Syrup, Gomme
• 1 oz (3 cl) Cognac
• 1 whole egg Egg
• 4 oz (12 cl) Milk
• 2 oz (6 cl) Rum, dark

Accessories:

• Bar Spoon
• Measuring glass or jigger
• Mixing Glass

Steps

• Start with the egg by separating the egg yolk from the white.
• Beat thoroughly independently.
• Fold the beaten egg yolk and white together.
• Add the sugar and 1 tbsp of rum.
• Put 1 tbsp of the mixture in a heat-proof mug or toddy glass.
• Add the rest of the rum and stir in hot milk to almost fill the glass.
• Add the cognac.
• Garnish with ground nutmeg.

Enjoy your Tom and Jerry!

History

This classic hot drink was invented by "Professor" Jerry Thomas in 1852 at the Planter's House Bar, St Louis, Missouri. Legend has it, he refused to serve it before snowfall.