I'm definitely trying this as soon as my bar is functional, 19 years of age and I'm a assistant teacher for bartending. I want to introduce this to my students once I get an opportunity to. cheers 🍻 Andres as always.
From the cake angle. Eggs at room temperature. Whisk the egg whites first, transfer to another bowl. The reason is that the yolks contain fat, and fat is bad when whisking egg whites. You need a very clean bowl for the whipping. Then add the egg yokes and other incredients and beat using the mixer. You can get specialist paddles that scrape and beat. You want the mixture to go pale, and you want all the sugar to disolve. Hence the caster sugar bit. 10-15 minutes. Surprising long. Next to combine. Use a spatula. Fold in half, just half, of the egg whites. This lossens the mix. Then fold in the rest. That approach keeps the most air in the mixture.
@@AndersErickson McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture by Harold Mcgee is the book for the science of this, and lots of other things too. The reference work on the matter.
Anders, the cocktail history part is what makes your videos unique to other channels. You’re so engaging, it’s almost like I’m sitting at a bar with a charismatic bartender who’s telling me the history of what I’m drinking. Never think that anyone’s bored by it!
If you're interested in this kind of stuff, I recommend checking Glenn and Friends Cooking channel. It's mostly cooking (no duh) but he does occasional cocktail as well, and most of recipes are from old cookbooks/bartender guides.
I', a history major so I love it. I believe as with most things, history serves to give context which then makes the story, or drink more character, and not just a simple receipt.
That's so cool! I'm about 10 years younger than you, and my wife and I have her parents' old Tom & Jerry Bowl and Cups. Years ago I made a batch of T&,J mix and put it on the bar for our holiday party. Sadly, so many people these days think drinks like this are "weird" or "gross." Sigh!
I grew up in Watertown, NY. There’s a super old restaurant called “The Crystal” and its Tom and Jerry season is a time honored tradition! Always a line out the door. T&J are impossible to find in NYC so we make at home now and bought a Tom and Jerry bowl/cup set.
Tip for when you don’t have caster sugar - just put your sugar in to a food processor for like 15-20 seconds and it will be caster sugar, you can also use a coffee grinder for this. Great video anders, making this week, can’t believe I’ve never heard of this one? Cheers! As a baker I would also make the adjustment to hand fold the egg yolk mixture as the paddle attachment might take more of the air out of the whipped egg whites.
Watched an old movie yesterday- Never Say Goodbye (1946). The protagonist got sloshed on Tom and Jerrys. So glad to find this video! My dad introduced this classic to me back in the 90s. He served it at his cocktail parties in the 60s-70s. Drinks like this belong at the centerpiece of the holiday parties with all the cool collectible punchbowls and cups.
This drink was my I introduction to cocktails 🤍 as a child I was allowed to have a cup of this every Christmas Eve. Always made with hot milk (of course) and great with sugar cookies!
In Watertown, NY, now the Home of the 10th Mountain Division, USA, there was a historically significant restaurant. They were Greek-American (Deptheros) and the patron was a graduate of St. Lawrence University (like Kirk Douglas.) Every Christmas and New Year, they offered Tom and Jerry drinks. We could not miss passing by for one or two of them.
Haven’t had one of these since pre-COVID in Buffalo, NY. Unfortunately the bar that made the Tom and Jerry didn’t survive COVID. Thankfully you have provided me with a recipe that is less than a dozen eggs. I know what the wife and I will be drinking Christmas Eve and probably Christmas Day maybe even Christmas night?
I used to live in Minnesota, and the grocery stores would sell containers of Tom & Jerry batter. You added it to a mug with rum or brandy, and added hot water. Loved it! However, since moving to North Carolina, I’ve discovered that it is not available here. This is far better, and is akin to the homemade eggnog I’ve made. Well done, Anders! Keep the great content coming!
My wife just bought a vintage mug and punch bowl set from the 50's with Tom & Jerry written on them and was wondering what it referenced. Now I gotta make this for the holidays
I grew up in the mid-west, and there is this bar from the 1930s with leather booth tables that would serve this drink around Christmas time. It became a tradition to stop in the Brass Rail and enjoy a Tom & Jerry for Christmas with friends and family!
A few years ago, after reading a great article about Tom & Jerry's, I started making a batched bowl for a celebration with friends. I even found an antique Tom & Jerry bowl and cups for the home bar. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Cheers to all.
I have great memories of my first wife's father who always hosted a Tom and Jerry party every year.. He had the full regalia, Tom and Jerry mugs and even a matching batter bowl... They are a wonderful and festive holiday drink.. I'm going to have to make one.. Cheers to you Roland for the memory, and you Anders for sharing this on your channel.
I first had this as a kid, as a special treat during the Holidays! My secret was handed down from my parents, cream not milk, and fresh ground spice makes all the difference!
My dad always liked Tom and Jerry’s around the holiday season. He introduced me to this unique cocktail. I still enjoy the drink to this day! Anders, don’t ever think we don’t enjoy the history of cocktails; it is what makes your videos stand out! In my opinion, your whole presentation rocks! Keep up your awesome work and I’ll keep watching! Happy Holidays!
I’ve been getting into collecting vintage dishware lately, and I actually picked up a set of 1950s Tom and Jerry mugs over the summer! I’d never heard of the cocktail before, I just thought the cups were extremely cute, but now that it’s the holidays, think I’m practically obligated to try this out and use the set as it was originally intended.
I grew up in Montana. My mom made this in her Tom and Jerry bowl every Christmas. They put booze in theirs, but we kids just had the better in the matching cups. We loved it.
Thank you for the recipe. Grew up in Jamestown NY and it was a staple at The Pub. We always had it and when I moved away, had to go visit Jamestown to a local bakery to made the batter. Now I can make it myself.
My family has served this for years, and I have several sets of the mugs & bowls. My granddad loved it and passed that down. We've played with the recipe many times and prefer it with warm milk. Never tried bitters in it- will have to do that!
I'm 73 and remember my Mom making these drinks but I believe they made them with whiskey. We always got to have a cup minus the booze. I'll never forget the flavor.
I live in north Texas now. Originally, I lived in Wyoming and every holiday season the grocery stores there carry Tom and Jerry batter. I haven't been able to find it anywhere down here though so i'm getting ready to make my own.Thanks for sharing your video
Had one years ago at Miller’s Pub on Wabash when I worked across the street from it. Great on a cold winter night, helped make the walk to the train much better. Great job on this!
I made this drink a week ago for the first time! It was delicious! I used the cocktail codex recipe. Really cool to see your variation on. It felt like I was taking a baking class 😂
I also love the history portions of your videos. Thank you! I've been drinking/making T&Js since I was a kid. Our family recipe is much different and the batter is virgin. My kids now love their version and my husband and I love ours.
Just want to say thanks for this video. My mother, aunts and grandmother used to make this drink frequently (along with hot buttered rums and hot toddies) for the adults in our family in the 70s and 80s here in California when I was little. Fond memories! Really appreciate you showing us how to reproduce it! I remember they made it from scratch sometimes (without the bitters), but they also cheated sometimes and bought a ready-made version of the batter in a tub that used to be found in local liquor stores along with other similar batters. You'd scoop them out by the tablespoon and add the booze and water/milk. This is the elevated version!
I love the history pieces you do! Also I hadn't heard of this drink so I made it for my partner and I. Absolutely delicious. I could definitely only drink one because of the richness and sweetness, but well worth the effort! Thanks guys!
I discovered the Tom &, Jerry a few years ago while living in WI. It's now my favorite holiday drink, especially because it can be made without milk, which I don't drink. I've seen many varying recipes, this one looks like a winner and will get made soon 🙂
Yes, indeed. Wisconsin was ( and still might be) big time Tom & Jerry country, along with the Upper Peninsula of Mich. We lived in both for many years and enjoyed T&J parties every winter. But now, living in Louisiana, no one has ever heard of them.
I remember as a child my mother loving this drink around the holidays. The name of this drink ALWAYS came to mind at Christmas but I wasn’t sure why. Now I know it was a lovely drink.❤
Wow. Great ski lodge drink. Next to my hot buttered rum that is. I can see this becoming a Christmas brunch favorite. Thanks as always for the great cocktail ideas. 🎄🎄
I love drinks with an egg in them, the texture of the cocktail comes out amazing. Between this and the noble beast I'll be set for the rest of the holiday season.
My wife is from Hawaii and loves the T&J, we live in Wisconsin so it's pretty much a staple. Normally we'll buy store mix but after this I believe I'll try making this for her myself. Thank you kindly for the great video Sir and Happy holidays one and all!
Been enjoying these for almost 60 yrs I use one rum, planters punch is good for mixing but haven’t used brandy/cognac in maybe 50 years; always use hot milk and confectioners sugar
My parents were both from Wisconsin, we are currently in Michigan, and we have been enjoying T&Js during the holidays for my entire lives, and probably theirs as well. Glad you added the hot water; always the way we prepare the cocktail. Happy holidays!
OMG!!! This is so good!!! Again, another great holiday cocktail that is just as good if not better than a hot buttered rum with a way easier batter. Tastes buttery even though there is no dairy in it. Love it! Thanks for turning us on to this, Anders!
I make them multiple times a season. Although my family recipe is different. My parents owned a Bar & Ballroom in small town Iowa and opened our bar on Christmas to give the town free Tom& Jerry's. As a kid it sucked since we had to wait until the bar was closed to get our presents but we did get to sample some. Glad you did this video and recipe.
Thanks for sharing the memory, Rick! I'm sure your parents had some great stories from the Bar & Ballroom - and such a nice thing to offer the public on Christmas! Cheers and happy holidays!
AMAZE BALLS!!! I'm watchin the movie "Never Say Goodbye" (1946 - Comedy on TCM - Turner Classic Movies) and heard about the drink. My parents have had the TOM & JERRY mugs in our basement for EVER since the 80's. I've wanted to sell them ... but alot of folks have them. So, NOW, I've read the history of the cocktail and you are AMAZING that you are a TRUE MIXOLOGIST!! So, I'm now, keeping the mugs with a note to the next generation about the cocktail! THANK YOU Anders!
Thank you for great video. ❤ Inspiring as usual. This time I tweeked your recipe. First I made a syrup with the spices. And then I made a Flip. Skipped the hot water. Same flavors. Different drink. Made a great success with some friends on Christmas night. Tom and Jerry served as a flip.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area, but my parents were from Wyoming and Wisconsin, so we'd have Tom and Jerrys at Christmastime, with only a whisper of rum in my cup. I have to try this with the rum and cognac now!
Midwest bars and taverns often displayed a large Tom & Jerry vessel on the back bar so customers knew it was being served. Classic, simple, old school advertising for a lovely winter-warmer. Thanks, Anders.
Yes. Thank you. I heard about this concoction a few years ago. I researched it. It seemed like a lot to do for just me. Then I was at a party and they were relocated midwestern northern people and they had it. I tried it. Liked it. But never had the chance to make it. My son is in town tomorrow for our Christmas. We are going to make this. You’re awesome Anders. Love your channel.
If you need a lot of castor sugar, you can make a batch by blitzing your normal sugar in a food processor or blender. I’m curious if you could substitute a spiced rum when you’re making the batter (or if the drink is improved by a longer infusion period for those spices).
I was introduced to the Tom & Jerry by old-time radio, I believe "Duffy's Tavern." They're a tradition here in Chicago at Miller's Pub on Wabash, at least as long as I've been alive.
I just had this drink for the first time at The Aviary in Chicago yesterday as the last drink in a five cocktail flight! Was pretty tipsy, but still remember it being delicious.
My parents used to make this every Christmas. We kids would get non-alcohol versions with hot milk. Mom always bought a little tub of the batter from the store. It was very marshmallow-y. When I tried recreating it, I separated the eggs, whipped the whites and folded the beaten yolks and spices into the whites. I had a sugar syrup boiling on the stove and drizzled the hot syrup into the eggs, folding everything together. It's a lot like the classic Seven-Minute Frosting. I feel a little better about the eggs getting "cooked" in the hot syrup, but I guess you could just use pasteurized eggs. Oh, and I found a Tom and Jerry bowl and cups set on eBay a few years ago. I love digging them out every year. 🎄🎅⛄
I just would like to say that I thoroughly enjoy your content. I love learning about the history of the cocktails you make and I also enjoy watching you make them. Thank you for all that you do. ❤️ New subscriber!
I made this last year after watching your video and it gave the whole family a happy. I just use hot milk and leave out that final alcohol and it makes a fantastic kids drink, but you can pull from the same batter to make drinks for adults. Looking up the video to make again this year!
I just made this last weekend. Never heard of it before but it came up on the Difford's cocktail-of-the-day calendar so I gave it a shot. I so wish I'd looked up your video beforehand, my preparation did not turn out so great from just reading the recipe. Still very warm and cozy drink though ;-)
I live in the Great White North and starting after Thanksgiving, pre-made batter is available in the grocery stores and many liquor stores! I'll have to try my hand at homemade, though. Thanks, Anders!
Grew up in Springfield, Illinois and my folks would always talk about drinking Tom and Jerry's at a particular tavern. I had never seen the recipe before. Will absolutely give this a try.
Fellow Wisconsinite here Anders had my first one in a little country bar in the middle of nowhere over 50 years ago still love having one near the holidays. People not native to Cheddersburg tell me it’s just like egg nog. Those poor fools just don’t know. Love the idea of blooming the spices in hooch before ya start I’m stealing it and telling everybody it’s my brilliant idea. Merry Christmas to you and Oz have a real old fashioned you know what I mean tell em that’s how it’s really done where men are men and the cheese wheels run scared😆
That looks so good, I'll have to try and make that this winter! Funny story: I saw your video about the division bell, and I recently made a cocktail that was evidently a riff on a drink I didn't know existed lol. Without knowing the grandfather even was a thing I made up this drink working back and forth with a bartender. 1oz amereto 1.5 scotch .75 lemon 3 dashes bitters Top with soda I was going for sweet, smokey and citrusy. It took like 5 attempts to get the ratios right but he only charged me for the one that worked lol. I soon ordered it at another bar and she was like "oh, you made a riff on the grandfather" and I was like "wait, what?"
This is a holiday staple at my parents’ house! I’ve only made the batter once but mom and dad definitely have a Tom and Jerry set at home! Such a great holiday cocktail🎄
I don't know this for a fact, but I'm thinking that the Tom & Jerry has likely been a traditional wintertime offering at Wisconsin supper clubs. The care, the warmth, the tradition, the family-style love, the frigid winters . . . Now I'm going to seek it out in these precious Wisconsin treasures that are supper clubs.
I made up a batch using a slightly different recipe, a dozen eggs but the proportions are pretty close to the ones you made. Used hot milk and it was amazing! We will be having them for our family Christmas gatherings over the next few days. I hope the batter holds up in the fridge for a few days.
Perfect timing as always Anders! I've been working on 25 days of Rum drinks for Christmas so this one fits the mold! Definitely going to give this one a try! Happy Holidays and Cheers!
@Anders Erickson my original thought was just any rum drink but I've been finding some with festive names so trying to get as many as I can. LOL! So far I've had; Winter Daiquiri, Winter Rum Sour, Downhill Racer, Christmas Rum Cocktail, Holiday Mai Tai, Merry Rumhattan, Hot Buttered Rum Cranberry Daiquiri, the Brass Rail and a Planters Punch. Tonight's will be a Spiced Cider Highball. My favorite so far is the Merry Rumhattan. 2oz of Aged Rum (Appleton 12yr), 1oz Sweet Vermouth, 1/4oz Cranberry syrup, 1/4oz cinnamon syrup and 1 dash of Orange bitters.
My parents used to make Tom & Jerrys when I was a kid, but I never tried them. They'd buy batter from the grocery store, and I can't find any out here, so I tried this recipe. And can I just say? This is 1000% better than eggnog. Hands-down best holiday cocktail. I'm going to make these every year. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
Hey Anders. Love your channel. Had an old fashioned at Bond 45 in NYC that was the best in my life. It had a bergamot tea infused simple syrup, chocolate bitters, and used Woodford. I’ve tried making my own simple recreation that failed miserably. Would love a video on your method, so I stop wasting bourbon, sugar, and Earl Grey tea.
I live in Ohio. My wife's grandparents used to own a very old bar and grill. This was a Christmas special drink that was popular. Another local place has them for a limited time during the holidays. Not bad, but not the same... yum.
Made this tonight! It was very tasty, if a little sticky. Doubled the recipe for the batter because we had 4 people and figured we’d want 2 rounds- that was definitely WAY TOO MUCH batter. 😂 Tasty though! Also, never stop with the history. We love that!
When my wife and I moved to Wisconsin we saw a whole fridge of the Tom and Jerry batter pop up around December. I kept asking everyone I met if they knew what it was and I never could get a straight answer. Best I heard was it was like eggnog but more rich. I figured it was very much a Wisconsin thing. Glad to see it isn't. I might try to sneak some into a gathering this year. Thank you for your insight.
Just made for the first time.... won't be the last. The spice is nice, fluffyness with nutmeg on top then hitting the warm inside, oh my. Nailed it Anders.
Look forward to trying this in winter - here in Australia. Definitely experimenting with cocktails to try and get the spice flavours into a cold drink for the Australian festive period...
Wow. Great stuff. Made this on christmas eve and i'm blown away. Coming from Belgium, we don't have this fluffy creamy eggnog tradition stuff here. So i'm gonna spread the joy and introduce it here. Amazing! (Also very good with hot water, keeps it light because it's already heavy on it's own.)
happy to say that i have heard of this cocktail, and have actually made it. (only once!) i will definitely be making it again after seeing this video! thank you anders!
This is a family staple, my parents make a 12 egg batter and freeze it. Once frozen it scoops into the cup nicely. My brother found some T&J mugs at a pawn shop in LA a few years back. Now my parents can drink it fancy style!
This batter looks great! I’ll need to throw some together for my family over Christmas. Tom & Jerry’s are very popular in Northeastern Wisconsin. In a pinch I use Mrs. Bowen’s (now made my Cedarcrest Icecream seasonally). Sconies don’t use cognac, we use brandy and dark rum (cringe). When I make them I use E&J brandy and Coruba dark Jamaican rum. I’ve never heard of anyone using milk for either, it’s always boiling water. Hit me up if you have any further regional questions. Cheers!
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You should definitely do a cooked custard based eggnog recipe now…
I'm definitely trying this as soon as my bar is functional, 19 years of age and I'm a assistant teacher for bartending. I want to introduce this to my students once I get an opportunity to. cheers 🍻 Andres as always.
From the cake angle.
Eggs at room temperature.
Whisk the egg whites first, transfer to another bowl. The reason is that the yolks contain fat, and fat is bad when whisking egg whites. You need a very clean bowl for the whipping.
Then add the egg yokes and other incredients and beat using the mixer. You can get specialist paddles that scrape and beat. You want the mixture to go pale, and you want all the sugar to disolve. Hence the caster sugar bit. 10-15 minutes. Surprising long.
Next to combine. Use a spatula. Fold in half, just half, of the egg whites. This lossens the mix. Then fold in the rest. That approach keeps the most air in the mixture.
@@Nickle314 thanks for this!
@@AndersErickson McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture
by Harold Mcgee is the book for the science of this, and lots of other things too. The reference work on the matter.
Liquor stores used to sell small tubs of both egg nog and Tom & Jerry batter. Ahh the good old days!
Anders, the cocktail history part is what makes your videos unique to other channels. You’re so engaging, it’s almost like I’m sitting at a bar with a charismatic bartender who’s telling me the history of what I’m drinking. Never think that anyone’s bored by it!
To be honest you also have the best cinematography of all the other channels as well :)
@@trojanthegreat Let's give it up to Az for cinematography 🥳
Agree with this. Keep it up, Anders.
If you're interested in this kind of stuff, I recommend checking Glenn and Friends Cooking channel. It's mostly cooking (no duh) but he does occasional cocktail as well, and most of recipes are from old cookbooks/bartender guides.
I', a history major so I love it. I believe as with most things, history serves to give context which then makes the story, or drink more character, and not just a simple receipt.
I don't care if people want you to skip the history part but honestly I think it's such a great part of the show!!
There are time stamps for those people. The history is important to me too.
I agree ! One of my favorite parts
It's why I subscribed!
I’m 62 now,I can remember my parents making this drink for the Holidays.I believe my dad still has the whole Tom&Jerry set,including the bowl !
Love it - time to bust that set out! Cheers!
That's so cool! I'm about 10 years younger than you, and my wife and I have her parents' old Tom & Jerry Bowl and Cups. Years ago I made a batch of T&,J mix and put it on the bar for our holiday party. Sadly, so many people these days think drinks like this are "weird" or "gross." Sigh!
I seem to remember hearing of Tom and Jerrys served in silver cups- like mint julep cups, I guess. What do your bowl and cups look like?
@@censusgary white ceramic or milk glass with red decoration on them
@@ct9737 Cool!
I grew up in Watertown, NY. There’s a super old restaurant called “The Crystal” and its Tom and Jerry season is a time honored tradition! Always a line out the door. T&J are impossible to find in NYC so we make at home now and bought a Tom and Jerry bowl/cup set.
Hi there! I JUST commented about the Crystal in my comment(thiugh i didnt name it🤦♀️)....I live in Watertown....small world!
Tip for when you don’t have caster sugar - just put your sugar in to a food processor for like 15-20 seconds and it will be caster sugar, you can also use a coffee grinder for this. Great video anders, making this week, can’t believe I’ve never heard of this one? Cheers! As a baker I would also make the adjustment to hand fold the egg yolk mixture as the paddle attachment might take more of the air out of the whipped egg whites.
just don't use a coffee burr grinder, the sugar doesn't have any oils to lubricate the burrs.
@@Ghorda9good catch I think has thinking of those Braun spice/coffee grinders with blades like food processor.
Cheers Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays
Don't skip the history, love hearing about it with these recipes.
Watched an old movie yesterday- Never Say Goodbye (1946). The protagonist got sloshed on Tom and Jerrys. So glad to find this video! My dad introduced this classic to me back in the 90s. He served it at his cocktail parties in the 60s-70s. Drinks like this belong at the centerpiece of the holiday parties with all the cool collectible punchbowls and cups.
This drink was my I introduction to cocktails 🤍 as a child I was allowed to have a cup of this every Christmas Eve. Always made with hot milk (of course) and great with sugar cookies!
Such a great tradition - love it!
In Watertown, NY, now the Home of the 10th Mountain Division, USA, there was a historically significant restaurant. They were Greek-American (Deptheros) and the patron was a graduate of St. Lawrence University (like Kirk Douglas.) Every Christmas and New Year, they offered Tom and Jerry drinks. We could not miss passing by for one or two of them.
Haven’t had one of these since pre-COVID in Buffalo, NY. Unfortunately the bar that made the Tom and Jerry didn’t survive COVID. Thankfully you have provided me with a recipe that is less than a dozen eggs. I know what the wife and I will be drinking Christmas Eve and probably Christmas Day maybe even Christmas night?
I used to live in Minnesota, and the grocery stores would sell containers of Tom & Jerry batter. You added it to a mug with rum or brandy, and added hot water. Loved it! However, since moving to North Carolina, I’ve discovered that it is not available here. This is far better, and is akin to the homemade eggnog I’ve made. Well done, Anders! Keep the great content coming!
I used to live in Minnesota and I remember that too! You can’t get the batter in Florida either. 😢
Same in Wyoming...
I remember it from South Dakota as a kid. This sounds much better.
Huh. As a Minnesotan, I always assumed those Tom and Jerry batter buckets were ubiquitous! Wonder why they're more common up here?
My wife just bought a vintage mug and punch bowl set from the 50's with Tom & Jerry written on them and was wondering what it referenced. Now I gotta make this for the holidays
Caster sugar tip: throw regular granulated sugar in the food processor or blender
I love the history! It’s my favorite part honestly
I grew up in the mid-west, and there is this bar from the 1930s with leather booth tables that would serve this drink around Christmas time.
It became a tradition to stop in the Brass Rail and enjoy a Tom & Jerry for Christmas with friends and family!
A few years ago, after reading a great article about Tom & Jerry's, I started making a batched bowl for a celebration with friends. I even found an antique Tom & Jerry bowl and cups for the home bar. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Cheers to all.
I have great memories of my first wife's father who always hosted a Tom and Jerry party every year.. He had the full regalia, Tom and Jerry mugs and even a matching batter bowl... They are a wonderful and festive holiday drink.. I'm going to have to make one.. Cheers to you Roland for the memory, and you Anders for sharing this on your channel.
OMG!!! What a fun idea!!!
I first had this as a kid, as a special treat during the Holidays! My secret was handed down from my parents, cream not milk, and fresh ground spice makes all the difference!
My dad always liked Tom and Jerry’s around the holiday season. He introduced me to this unique cocktail. I still enjoy the drink to this day!
Anders, don’t ever think we don’t enjoy the history of cocktails; it is what makes your videos stand out! In my opinion, your whole presentation rocks! Keep up your awesome work and I’ll keep watching! Happy Holidays!
I just learned that the city of Buffalo NY dedicates a week for this drink in which every bar that participates has their own version!
Yup
I’ve been getting into collecting vintage dishware lately, and I actually picked up a set of 1950s Tom and Jerry mugs over the summer! I’d never heard of the cocktail before, I just thought the cups were extremely cute, but now that it’s the holidays, think I’m practically obligated to try this out and use the set as it was originally intended.
Mom and Dad had a set of cups too and they came out every Christmas. Aunt James was in charge of making the drinks…
I grew up in Montana. My mom made this in her Tom and Jerry bowl every Christmas. They put booze in theirs, but we kids just had the better in the matching cups. We loved it.
Thank you for the recipe. Grew up in Jamestown NY and it was a staple at The Pub. We always had it and when I moved away, had to go visit Jamestown to a local bakery to made the batter. Now I can make it myself.
Yesterday we followed your recipe for hot buttered rum. Today was the Tom and Jerry. Both excellent holiday drinks. Your ratios were spot on.
My family has served this for years, and I have several sets of the mugs & bowls. My granddad loved it and passed that down. We've played with the recipe many times and prefer it with warm milk. Never tried bitters in it- will have to do that!
I'm 73 and remember my Mom making these drinks but I believe they made them with whiskey. We always got to have a cup minus the booze. I'll never forget the flavor.
I live in north Texas now. Originally, I lived in Wyoming and every holiday season the grocery stores there carry Tom and Jerry batter. I haven't been able to find it anywhere down here though so i'm getting ready to make my own.Thanks for sharing your video
Had one years ago at Miller’s Pub on Wabash when I worked across the street from it. Great on a cold winter night, helped make the walk to the train much better. Great job on this!
I made this drink a week ago for the first time! It was delicious! I used the cocktail codex recipe.
Really cool to see your variation on. It felt like I was taking a baking class 😂
I also love the history portions of your videos. Thank you! I've been drinking/making T&Js since I was a kid. Our family recipe is much different and the batter is virgin. My kids now love their version and my husband and I love ours.
Just want to say thanks for this video. My mother, aunts and grandmother used to make this drink frequently (along with hot buttered rums and hot toddies) for the adults in our family in the 70s and 80s here in California when I was little. Fond memories! Really appreciate you showing us how to reproduce it! I remember they made it from scratch sometimes (without the bitters), but they also cheated sometimes and bought a ready-made version of the batter in a tub that used to be found in local liquor stores along with other similar batters. You'd scoop them out by the tablespoon and add the booze and water/milk. This is the elevated version!
Topped ours off with whole milk instead of water. Ultra-rich and delicious. Perfect Christmas beverage.
I love the history pieces you do! Also I hadn't heard of this drink so I made it for my partner and I. Absolutely delicious. I could definitely only drink one because of the richness and sweetness, but well worth the effort! Thanks guys!
I discovered the Tom &, Jerry a few years ago while living in WI. It's now my favorite holiday drink, especially because it can be made without milk, which I don't drink.
I've seen many varying recipes, this one looks like a winner and will get made soon 🙂
Yes, indeed. Wisconsin was ( and still might be) big time Tom & Jerry country, along with the Upper Peninsula of Mich. We lived in both for many years and enjoyed T&J parties every winter. But now, living in Louisiana, no one has ever heard of them.
I remember as a child my mother loving this drink around the holidays. The name of this drink ALWAYS came to mind at Christmas but I wasn’t sure why. Now I know it was a lovely drink.❤
If I have to go through all of that to make some drinks...baby better have somethin special waiting for me 🙂
Wow. Great ski lodge drink. Next to my hot buttered rum that is. I can see this becoming a Christmas brunch favorite. Thanks as always for the great cocktail ideas. 🎄🎄
Made the Tom & Jerry for the first time as my wife and I worked on Christmas tasks. Loved it!
I love drinks with an egg in them, the texture of the cocktail comes out amazing. Between this and the noble beast I'll be set for the rest of the holiday season.
My kind of a holiday season
Flips, nogs, possets, and the Tom and Jerry. Truly the most wonderful time of the year (from a cocktail perspective)
My wife is from Hawaii and loves the T&J, we live in Wisconsin so it's pretty much a staple. Normally we'll buy store mix but after this I believe I'll try making this for her myself. Thank you kindly for the great video Sir and Happy holidays one and all!
Been enjoying these for almost 60 yrs
I use one rum, planters punch is good for mixing but haven’t used brandy/cognac in maybe 50 years; always use hot milk and confectioners sugar
My parents were both from Wisconsin, we are currently in Michigan, and we have been enjoying T&Js during the holidays for my entire lives, and probably theirs as well. Glad you added the hot water; always the way we prepare the cocktail. Happy holidays!
Cooktail Show! I look forward to this spin-off! Im making this today. Great vids as always!
OMG!!! This is so good!!! Again, another great holiday cocktail that is just as good if not better than a hot buttered rum with a way easier batter. Tastes buttery even though there is no dairy in it. Love it! Thanks for turning us on to this, Anders!
Ok I just tried the recipe and I clapped in delight in my kitchen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I make them multiple times a season. Although my family recipe is different. My parents owned a Bar & Ballroom in small town Iowa and opened our bar on Christmas to give the town free Tom& Jerry's. As a kid it sucked since we had to wait until the bar was closed to get our presents but we did get to sample some. Glad you did this video and recipe.
Thanks for sharing the memory, Rick! I'm sure your parents had some great stories from the Bar & Ballroom - and such a nice thing to offer the public on Christmas! Cheers and happy holidays!
AMAZE BALLS!!! I'm watchin the movie "Never Say Goodbye" (1946 - Comedy on TCM - Turner Classic Movies) and heard about the drink. My parents have had the TOM & JERRY mugs in our basement for EVER since the 80's. I've wanted to sell them ... but alot of folks have them. So, NOW, I've read the history of the cocktail and you are AMAZING that you are a TRUE MIXOLOGIST!! So, I'm now, keeping the mugs with a note to the next generation about the cocktail! THANK YOU Anders!
Love this - cheers Cynthia!
Thank you for great video. ❤ Inspiring as usual. This time I tweeked your recipe. First I made a syrup with the spices. And then I made a Flip. Skipped the hot water. Same flavors. Different drink. Made a great success with some friends on Christmas night. Tom and Jerry served as a flip.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area, but my parents were from Wyoming and Wisconsin, so we'd have Tom and Jerrys at Christmastime, with only a whisper of rum in my cup. I have to try this with the rum and cognac now!
Midwest bars and taverns often displayed a large Tom & Jerry vessel on the back bar so customers knew it was being served. Classic, simple, old school advertising for a lovely winter-warmer. Thanks, Anders.
Absolutely. Cheers, Edward!
Yes. Thank you. I heard about this concoction a few years ago. I researched it. It seemed like a lot to do for just me. Then I was at a party and they were relocated midwestern northern people and they had it. I tried it. Liked it. But never had the chance to make it. My son is in town tomorrow for our Christmas. We are going to make this.
You’re awesome Anders. Love your channel.
If you need a lot of castor sugar, you can make a batch by blitzing your normal sugar in a food processor or blender.
I’m curious if you could substitute a spiced rum when you’re making the batter (or if the drink is improved by a longer infusion period for those spices).
I was introduced to the Tom & Jerry by old-time radio, I believe "Duffy's Tavern." They're a tradition here in Chicago at Miller's Pub on Wabash, at least as long as I've been alive.
I just had this drink for the first time at The Aviary in Chicago yesterday as the last drink in a five cocktail flight! Was pretty tipsy, but still remember it being delicious.
I'm the one who makes cocktails at night, the wife is a baker/cook. This is a perfect "couples drink." To make together and enjoy together.
Nice flannel shirt. I'll need to get a few friends over after the holidays to try this out.
My parents used to make this every Christmas. We kids would get non-alcohol versions with hot milk. Mom always bought a little tub of the batter from the store. It was very marshmallow-y. When I tried recreating it, I separated the eggs, whipped the whites and folded the beaten yolks and spices into the whites. I had a sugar syrup boiling on the stove and drizzled the hot syrup into the eggs, folding everything together. It's a lot like the classic Seven-Minute Frosting. I feel a little better about the eggs getting "cooked" in the hot syrup, but I guess you could just use pasteurized eggs. Oh, and I found a Tom and Jerry bowl and cups set on eBay a few years ago. I love digging them out every year. 🎄🎅⛄
Dessert drinks! I love these types of drinks when we go out to the supper clubs
I just would like to say that I thoroughly enjoy your content. I love learning about the history of the cocktails you make and I also enjoy watching you make them. Thank you for all that you do. ❤️ New subscriber!
I made this last year after watching your video and it gave the whole family a happy. I just use hot milk and leave out that final alcohol and it makes a fantastic kids drink, but you can pull from the same batter to make drinks for adults. Looking up the video to make again this year!
I just made this last weekend. Never heard of it before but it came up on the Difford's cocktail-of-the-day calendar so I gave it a shot. I so wish I'd looked up your video beforehand, my preparation did not turn out so great from just reading the recipe. Still very warm and cozy drink though ;-)
I live in the Great White North and starting after Thanksgiving, pre-made batter is available in the grocery stores and many liquor stores! I'll have to try my hand at homemade, though. Thanks, Anders!
Hope you give it a try! Cheers, Eric!
Grew up in Springfield, Illinois and my folks would always talk about drinking Tom and Jerry's at a particular tavern. I had never seen the recipe before. Will absolutely give this a try.
Hope you enjoy it, Chad!
Fellow Wisconsinite here Anders had my first one in a little country bar in the middle of nowhere over 50 years ago still love having one near the holidays. People not native to Cheddersburg tell me it’s just like egg nog. Those poor fools just don’t know. Love the idea of blooming the spices in hooch before ya start I’m stealing it and telling everybody it’s my brilliant idea. Merry Christmas to you and Oz have a real old fashioned you know what I mean tell em that’s how it’s really done where men are men and the cheese wheels run scared😆
That looks so good, I'll have to try and make that this winter!
Funny story: I saw your video about the division bell, and I recently made a cocktail that was evidently a riff on a drink I didn't know existed lol. Without knowing the grandfather even was a thing I made up this drink working back and forth with a bartender.
1oz amereto
1.5 scotch
.75 lemon
3 dashes bitters
Top with soda
I was going for sweet, smokey and citrusy. It took like 5 attempts to get the ratios right but he only charged me for the one that worked lol. I soon ordered it at another bar and she was like "oh, you made a riff on the grandfather" and I was like "wait, what?"
This is a holiday staple at my parents’ house! I’ve only made the batter once but mom and dad definitely have a Tom and Jerry set at home!
Such a great holiday cocktail🎄
You used to be able to get them at Miller’s Pub in Chicago - it sure if you still can
What does the Tom and Jerry set look like?
First time making! Just made 6x the batter for this with added butter. These are amazing. Can’t wait for the family to try on Saturday!
yes to the butter
My parents and their friends used to make Tom & Jerrys during winter get togethers way back in the early to mid 1980s.
I don't know this for a fact, but I'm thinking that the Tom & Jerry has likely been a traditional wintertime offering at Wisconsin supper clubs. The care, the warmth, the tradition, the family-style love, the frigid winters . . . Now I'm going to seek it out in these precious Wisconsin treasures that are supper clubs.
I’m also here for the history part! Love knowing when it’s from and it’s origins!
I made up a batch using a slightly different recipe, a dozen eggs but the proportions are pretty close to the ones you made. Used hot milk and it was amazing! We will be having them for our family Christmas gatherings over the next few days. I hope the batter holds up in the fridge for a few days.
Ten un 2023 maravilloso!! Prepararé este coctail, se ve genial, gracias.
Perfect timing as always Anders! I've been working on 25 days of Rum drinks for Christmas so this one fits the mold! Definitely going to give this one a try! Happy Holidays and Cheers!
Ooh - curious what they other 24 are! Hope you enjoy it Sean - Happy Holidays!
@Anders Erickson my original thought was just any rum drink but I've been finding some with festive names so trying to get as many as I can. LOL! So far I've had; Winter Daiquiri, Winter Rum Sour, Downhill Racer, Christmas Rum Cocktail, Holiday Mai Tai, Merry Rumhattan, Hot Buttered Rum Cranberry Daiquiri, the Brass Rail and a Planters Punch. Tonight's will be a Spiced Cider Highball. My favorite so far is the Merry Rumhattan. 2oz of Aged Rum (Appleton 12yr), 1oz Sweet Vermouth, 1/4oz Cranberry syrup, 1/4oz cinnamon syrup and 1 dash of Orange bitters.
My parents used to make Tom & Jerrys when I was a kid, but I never tried them. They'd buy batter from the grocery store, and I can't find any out here, so I tried this recipe. And can I just say? This is 1000% better than eggnog. Hands-down best holiday cocktail. I'm going to make these every year. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
Merry Christmas Eve! I’ve just made this for my husband and I to enjoy for tonight and oh my it’s delicious!!!! Gonna be a tradition now. 💚🎄🎅🏻
I’ve not seen your version before, looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. I thought it was only a Wisconsin thing until now!
Hey Anders. Love your channel. Had an old fashioned at Bond 45 in NYC that was the best in my life. It had a bergamot tea infused simple syrup, chocolate bitters, and used Woodford.
I’ve tried making my own simple recreation that failed miserably.
Would love a video on your method, so I stop wasting bourbon, sugar, and Earl Grey tea.
Love Tom and Jerrys, due for my stop at a local restaurant that does the each season. 🙂 Thanks for the scaled down recipe too!
I live in Ohio. My wife's grandparents used to own a very old bar and grill. This was a Christmas special drink that was popular. Another local place has them for a limited time during the holidays. Not bad, but not the same... yum.
Hats off to the bars that make these for the public. I'd be covered in batter from head to toe if I had to serve these all night!
I had this for the first time last week - man, I’ve been missing out!! 🤯
Haha just finished watching you make it 😂 Happy you enjoyed it!
Made this tonight! It was very tasty, if a little sticky. Doubled the recipe for the batter because we had 4 people and figured we’d want 2 rounds- that was definitely WAY TOO MUCH batter. 😂 Tasty though!
Also, never stop with the history. We love that!
Never heard of this, sounds amazing. Thanks and happy holidays!
When my wife and I moved to Wisconsin we saw a whole fridge of the Tom and Jerry batter pop up around December. I kept asking everyone I met if they knew what it was and I never could get a straight answer. Best I heard was it was like eggnog but more rich. I figured it was very much a Wisconsin thing. Glad to see it isn't. I might try to sneak some into a gathering this year. Thank you for your insight.
Just made for the first time.... won't be the last. The spice is nice, fluffyness with nutmeg on top then hitting the warm inside, oh my. Nailed it Anders.
I grew up with my family making these and it is still one of my favorites and because you did this video I subscribed. You're welcome. 😁
I have never seen a cocktail like this, super interesting... I'm tempted to try it!
I added a bit of flour to the leftover batter and made a crêpe out of it. Beautiful!
I have some Tom & Jerry mugs, but I had no clue. Kudos for the concise and well put summary.
Look forward to trying this in winter - here in Australia. Definitely experimenting with cocktails to try and get the spice flavours into a cold drink for the Australian festive period...
Yum! I always make my batter without liquor so the kids can enjoy as well!
Thank G💜d I made this batch 10 min before the power went out in Nashville. -3 degrees post winter storm ❄️.
Wow. Great stuff. Made this on christmas eve and i'm blown away. Coming from Belgium, we don't have this fluffy creamy eggnog tradition stuff here. So i'm gonna spread the joy and introduce it here. Amazing! (Also very good with hot water, keeps it light because it's already heavy on it's own.)
Thanks for giving it a try! Happy you liked it. Merry Christmas!
happy to say that i have heard of this cocktail, and have actually made it. (only once!) i will definitely be making it again after seeing this video! thank you anders!
Love it. Cheers!
This is a family staple, my parents make a 12 egg batter and freeze it. Once frozen it scoops into the cup nicely. My brother found some T&J mugs at a pawn shop in LA a few years back. Now my parents can drink it fancy style!
Tom and Jerry was Walt Disney's favorite drink. He would serve it to his friends and guests
Anders, you are an artist in everything you do
This batter looks great! I’ll need to throw some together for my family over Christmas. Tom & Jerry’s are very popular in Northeastern Wisconsin. In a pinch I use Mrs. Bowen’s (now made my Cedarcrest Icecream seasonally). Sconies don’t use cognac, we use brandy and dark rum (cringe). When I make them I use E&J brandy and Coruba dark Jamaican rum. I’ve never heard of anyone using milk for either, it’s always boiling water. Hit me up if you have any further regional questions. Cheers!