Thursday, December 27, 2012

This Sunday: Tom And Jerry Party At Fire Hall


Looking for something to do over this holiday break? Consider joining your friends and neighbors at the Dorchester Fire Hall for some warm adult beverages.
According to a Dorchester Volunteer Fire Dept. spokesman, the DVFD will again be hosting a Tom and Jerry party on Sunday, Dec. 30. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and continue until an unspecified time.
 
According to our friends at Wikipedia, the Tom and Jerry -- now known as a traditional Christmas time cocktail -- was devised by British writer Pierce Egan in the 1820s. The egg nog-brandy-rum drink was made popular by the 19th century author's book "Life in London."
 
To publicize the book, Egan introduced a variation of eggnog by adding ½ fl. oz. of brandy, calling it a "Tom and Jerry." The additional fortification helped popularize the drink. To try Tom and Jerrys at your home this holiday season, here is an easy-to-follow recipe:

Tom and Jerrys
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz. Brandy
1 Egg
1 tsp. Sugar
6 oz. Hot water milk, or coffee

Seperateliqour mixture. Pour into a coffee mug and top with the water, milk or coffee.

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