Life Christmas Cocktails?

NewChief · 12-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Anyone have Christmas cocktail traditions? I come from a line of teetotalers, so it was with great delight that I embraced the drinking traditions of my inlaws. The big one for Christmas is Tom and Jerrys. Anyone else do them?
The wife's family even has Tom and Jerry sets (bowls and mugs) that have been passed down from generation to generation and get broken out at this time of year. It's a pretty cool tradition, and I always look forward to drinking them.

http://www.esquire.com/drinks/tom-an...y-drink-recipe

Ingredients

12 egg(s)
1 cup sugar
1 bottle brandy
Pinch of ground allspice
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1 bottle dark rum
milk
nutmeg

Glass Type: mug
Instructions

Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until they form a stiff froth, and the yolks -- to which you have added the sugar -- "until they are as thin as water," as the professor advises, gradually adding 4 ounces brandy (spiceaholics will also add a pinch each of ground allspice, cinnamon, and cloves). Fold the whites into the yolks. When ready to serve, give it another stir and then put 1 tablespoon of this batter in a small mug or tumbler. Now add 1 ounce brandy (although some die-hard Dixiecrats prefer bourbon) and 1 ounce Jamaican rum, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Fill to the top with hot milk and stir until you get foam. Sprinkle a little grated nutmeg on top. This one may require practice and a certain amount of fiddling, but it's well worth the effort. Note: Some people find the milk too rich and filling, so they use half hot milk, half boiling water.

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/drinks/tom-an...#ixzz0a0NloVKm

I'll add that we use powdered sugar and all water (no milk).

**Gonzo** · 12-17-2009, 08:57 PM

That sounds like one hell of a hangover.
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Demonpenz · 12-17-2009, 08:58 PM

crown and ice the end

**Buck** · 12-17-2009, 09:01 PM

Nothing Special, but White Russians or Nutty Irishman are always a good holiday drink.

stevieray · 12-17-2009, 09:20 PM

Apple Cidar and Cinnamon Shcnapps.

**luv** · 12-17-2009, 09:22 PM

Hot chocolate and Kahlua.

**Gonzo** · 12-17-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Nothing Special, but White Russians or Nutty Irishman are always a good holiday drink.

You talking about the drinks or the dudes you met at the gay bar? Homo.
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12-17-2009, 09:24 PM

Buy Boulevard Christmas Ale. Pour into mug.

NewChief · 12-17-2009, 09:27 PM

I'm really surprised more people don't do Tom and Jerry's. It's like an Iowa/Midwestern thing from what I'd heard. They're a bunch of freaking Iowa meatpacking bohunks, so I figured it was common in the area.

**cdcox** · 12-17-2009, 10:59 PM

I sometimes have Old Fashioneds at Christmas time.

Wife drinks eggnog and rum.

stlchiefs · 12-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Eggnog. The only Tom and Jerry I've heard of are on TV.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-17-2009, 11:14 PM

18 year old scotch, and a glass.

The holidays are complicated enough.

**TrebMaxx** · 12-17-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

I'm really surprised more people don't do Tom and Jerry's. It's like an Iowa/Midwestern thing from what I'd heard. They're a bunch of freaking Iowa meatpacking bohunks, so I figured it was common in the area.

My family does the Tom and Jerry's at Christmas time!

seclark · 12-18-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Apple Cidar and Cinnamon Shcnapps.

sounds good! hot or cold?
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**Bwana** · 12-18-2009, 08:59 AM

Hmmm? I don't make Christmas drinks, but I did make three different kinds of homemade Brandy eariler in the week. The only problem is, they will have to sit for 6 months until there are ready.

12-17-2009, 08:53 PM
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7160204	Christmas Cocktails? Anyone have Christmas cocktail traditions? I come from a line of teetotalers, so it was with great delight that I embraced the drinking traditions of my inlaws. The big one for Christmas is Tom and Jerrys. Anyone else do them? The wife's family even has Tom and Jerry sets (bowls and mugs) that have been passed down from generation to generation and get broken out at this time of year. It's a pretty cool tradition, and I always look forward to drinking them. http://www.esquire.com/drinks/tom-an...y-drink-recipe Ingredients 12 egg(s) 1 cup sugar 1 bottle brandy Pinch of ground allspice Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cloves 1 bottle dark rum milk nutmeg Glass Type: mug Instructions Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until they form a stiff froth, and the yolks -- to which you have added the sugar -- "until they are as thin as water," as the professor advises, gradually adding 4 ounces brandy (spiceaholics will also add a pinch each of ground allspice, cinnamon, and cloves). Fold the whites into the yolks. When ready to serve, give it another stir and then put 1 tablespoon of this batter in a small mug or tumbler. Now add 1 ounce brandy (although some die-hard Dixiecrats prefer bourbon) and 1 ounce Jamaican rum, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Fill to the top with hot milk and stir until you get foam. Sprinkle a little grated nutmeg on top. This one may require practice and a certain amount of fiddling, but it's well worth the effort. Note: Some people find the milk too rich and filling, so they use half hot milk, half boiling water. Read more: http://www.esquire.com/drinks/tom-an...#ixzz0a0NloVKm I'll add that we use powdered sugar and all water (no milk).
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12-17-2009, 09:27 PM	#9
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7160204	I'm really surprised more people don't do Tom and Jerry's. It's like an Iowa/Midwestern thing from what I'd heard. They're a bunch of freaking Iowa meatpacking bohunks, so I figured it was common in the area. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	Eggnog. The only Tom and Jerry I've heard of are on TV.
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Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135843647	Hmmm? I don't make Christmas drinks, but I did make three different kinds of homemade Brandy eariler in the week. The only problem is, they will have to sit for 6 months until there are ready. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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