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Globally-inspired, seasonal recipes

1 December 20, 2013 Drink

Captain’s Table Christmas // Chocolate-Orange Tom & Jerry

Chocolate-Orange Tom & Jerry #CaptainsTable #ChristmasCocktails

As promised, I’m back with the drinkable half of my submission to Captain’s Table Christmas. Trevor did rum-cocktail research while I was away in Russia/Spain, and his favorite discovery was the Tom & Jerry, a variant of eggnog that is served warm. Apparently it’s a traditional Christmastime cocktail here in the States, but it was new to me, perhaps because it isn’t typically found outside of the midwest. I’m curious, have any of you ever had one? Do you have any favorite flavors? We decided to flavor this version with chocolate and orange, another traditional Christmastime combo. To make the “batter,” sweetened cocoa-powder and egg yolks get folded in to whipped egg whites, and then the batter is mixed with rum and orange liqueur and frothed with a little bit of warm milk, resulting in a sweet, strong, frothy drink with lots of Christmasy flavors. Give it a try! And then the next time you go to Wisconsin or Minnesota you’ll be that much more culturally attuned.

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Captain Morgan, who provided me with product samples and monetary compensation in exchange for my participation in this program. All opinions are honest and my own, as always.

Chocolate-Orange Tom & Jerry #CaptainsTable #ChristmasCocktails

Chocolate-Orange Tom & Jerry

Serves 4.

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 TBS sugar
  • 1 TBS cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 c. milk
  • 4 oz. Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum
  • 4 oz. Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • zest from 1 orange
  1. Separate the eggs. Whip the egg whites until white and frothy, so they hold their shape but are not stiff and shiny. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat the egg yolks together with the cocoa-sugar until very smooth and runny. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolks until the mixture is even in color and consistency.
  2. Heat the milk over low heat, until it is just beginning to steam, then turn off the heat. To prepare the drinks, add a few TBS of the chocolate egg white “batter” to each of four glasses, then add 1 oz. of rum and 1 oz. of orange liqueur to each glass. Stir gently to combine. Add 1/2 c. of warm milk to each glass, and stir vigorously to froth the drink. Taste, adding more milk or chocolate batter to your liking. Serve immediately topped with orange zest.
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  1. Hallie B. (TheWordyBaker) says

    December 20, 2013 at 8:24 am

    I’ve never heard of a Tom & Jerry but I love chocolate and orange together. Yum!

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    • vanessa013 says

      December 27, 2013 at 6:50 am

      With me is the same! I adore chocolate and orange – it is delicious :)

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had one. (Well, perhaps once. My mom always tried every recipe once.) It’s so funny though. I see these Tom & Jerry bowl/cup combos everywhere in antique shops. My guess is that there were many others, like my mom, who tried them once.

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  3. vanessa013 says

    December 27, 2013 at 6:48 am

    I should try this! It looks jummy!
    May I ask which camera you use? photos are incredible. :)

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      December 27, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Hey Vanessa – I use a Canon 70D, thanks for the kind words!

      Reply
      • vanessa013 says

        December 27, 2013 at 3:22 pm

        You`re welcome :)

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