TOM AND JERRY
About 20 servings
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Beat in a large bowl until stiff but not dry:
- 3 egg whites
Set aside. Beat together in a medium bowl:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of ground cloves
Fold the yolk mixture into the beaten whites. (The egg mixture will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 days.) To serve, place 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture into each warmed 8-ounce mug and add to each:
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 1 ounce brandy or Cognac
Fill each mug with:
- Very hot water, milk, or coffee
Stir vigorously until foamy. Dust the tops with:
- Freshly grated nutmeg