Ingredients

  • 1 ozcognac
  • 1 ozdark rum
  • 2 oztom and jerry batter(egg / sugar / spice)
  • 4 ozhot milk(steaming)
  • 🍋freshly grated nutmeg(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Prepare batter by beating egg with sugar and warm spices until fluffy.
  2. Place a generous spoonful of batter in a warmed punch cup.
  3. Add cognac and dark rum to the cup.
  4. Top with hot milk and stir to combine.
  5. Grate fresh nutmeg generously over the top.
  6. Serve immediately while warm and frothy.

📜 History

A traditional Christmas-time cocktail in the United States, sometimes attributed to British writer Pierce Egan in the 1820s. The drink is named after characters in Egan's 1821 book "Life in London." While bartender Jerry Thomas later claimed credit and included it in his influential guides, evidence suggests the drink predates him. The festive punch requires a special batter of eggs, sugar, and spices, mixed with brandy and rum and topped with hot milk. It became synonymous with American Christmas celebrations, particularly in the Upper Midwest.

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