Tom And Jerry
A variant of Eggnog, Tom and
Jerry is a classic Christmas cocktail
popular in the Midwest, devised
by British journalist Pierce Egan
in the 1820s. It is flavoured by
dark rum and, usually, Cognac
(other brandy can be used).
Changing tastes left this venerable
holiday drink behind, but pockets
of devotees still remain. Today
this drink is enjoying a bit of a
renaissance, as lovers of classic
cocktails try their hand at mixing
a bowl. It may seem unfamiliar to
contemporary palates; no worry,
Tom & Jerry has a way of making
friends real fast.
Source: www.chowstatic.com
72 Travel Secrets November-December 2015