Tom and Jerry
Description
Tom and Jerry is a traditional hot cocktail born in 19th-century America. The cheerful warmth of dark rum harmonizes with the elegance of brandy and rich creaminess of egg, warming heart and body in cold seasons. This friendly flavor expresses an attractive personality that values human connections with a free spirit and can make friends anywhere, continuing to be beloved as a drink that colors Christmas and special gatherings.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1847年）
Created in 1847 by legendary American bartender Jerry Thomas. Reflecting his free-spirited and sociable personality, it was born as a cocktail for people to gather and spend warm times together, establishing itself as a Christmas staple drink.
Birth Date Meaning
A free spirit who enjoys life while expanding their network
The cheerfulness of rum, elegance of brandy, and binding power of egg express an open personality that enjoys human connections with free thinking
Famous Quotes
- "Friendship is life's most beautiful ornament" - Jerry Thomas
Trivia
- Created in 1847 by bartender Jerry Thomas
- Originally planned to be named 'Copenhagen' but renamed due to existing cocktail with same name
- Beloved as a Christmas staple drink in America and Britain
- Traditional cocktail sometimes drunk as cold medicine
- The technique of separating and whipping egg whites and yolks represents 19th-century bar craftsmanship
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dark Rum - 30 ml
- Brandy - 15 ml
- Egg - 1 個
- Sugar - 10 g
- Hot Water - 120 ml
Instructions:
- Separate egg into whites and yolk
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Mix egg yolk with sugar until creamy
- Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture
- Add 30ml dark rum and 15ml brandy
- Place mixture in mug
- Pour 120ml hot water while stirring gently
- Sprinkle nutmeg and add cinnamon stick