Week 19 - Tom and Jerry

Week 19

22 May, 2011

Tom and Jerry

 

I wasn't feeling terrifically inspired this week, so I decided to go with a cocktail. For a change of pace, instead of the Mr. Boston guide, I consulted the Essential New York Times Cookbook by Amanda Hesser.

 

I'd always heard of the classic Tom and Jerry cocktail, so I decided to tackle it. This involved a lot of effort to beat an egg white, fold the yolk back into it and heat and froth milk. This recipe also involved rum, brandy, sugar and freshly grated nutmeg.

 

I have to admit to being a bit conflicted about this cocktail.

 

Did I like it? - A bit.

Was it worth the effort involved? - No.

Was it worth the calories involved? - No.

Will I make it again? - Probably.

 

Go figure.

 

Grade - B

Done