Tom and Jerry

Ingredients

Method

Long before central heat could protect us against the elements, humans had the bright idea to mix dairy with some booze to ward off the cold and rain. In fact, that may be how the Flip originated, as a heated mixture of egg, ale, and sugar. Although modern-day Flips are almost always served cold, the idea of a warm drink on a cold day remains appealing, and one of the most comforting warm drinks out there is the Tom and Jerry, a wintertime favorite packed with rum, Cognac, dairy, and eggs (which are a component of the Tom and Jerry Batter). Warm a coffee mug or teacup by filling it with boiling water, letting it sit a minute or two, then dumping out the water. Pour in the rum and Cognac, then add the batter. Stir until well combined, then slowly add the hot milk. Garnish with a few grates of nutmeg.