Tom and Jerry Recipe (Christmas Time Drink). A Tom and Jerry is a traditional Christmas time cocktail in the United States, devised by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s. It is a variant of eggnog with brandy and rum added and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl.
@Janey:
 I looked it up,,,,  and it seems very involved to make!! Not sure I am up for a long procedure....? 4951