Christmas Drinking: In Search of Tom and Jerry
Anne Zimmerman documents one man's quest to recreate a 19th-century rum and brandy-soaked classic, perfect recipe included.
- story: Anne Zimmerman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Anne Zimmerman documents one man's quest to recreate a 19th-century rum and brandy-soaked classic, perfect recipe included.
A descendent of Eggnog, the Tom and Jerry was created sometime in the early 19th century, most likely in New England. While a pain-in-the-ass to mix, it's a drink well-worth…
A cheek-warming mix of cognac, rum, citrus, sugar, black tea ... and fire.