Tom and Jerry

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 / teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 ounces brandy, lukewarm
  • 4 ounces dark rum, lukewarm
  • Hot milk
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until light in color; gradually beat in the sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Fold the yolk mixture into the whites.

3. Pour 2 tablespoons into four mugs each. Add 1 ounce brandy and 1 ounce dark rum to each mug.

4. Fill with hot milk. Stir well, and dust with nutmeg.