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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