Tom and Jerry

Directions

1. 1
   Make the batter: In a bowl, beat egg yolks until they are as thin as water.
2. 2
   While beating, gradually add sugar, rum, vanilla, spices and bitters.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
4. 4
   Fold into yolk mixture.
5. 5
   If not using immediately, refrigerate batter.
6. 6
   Make the drink: In a small saucepan, bring milk to boil.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, warm a roughly 10-ounce Irish coffee mug in the oven.
8. 8
   Pour in 2 ounces batter.
9. 9
   Add 1 ounce rum and 1 ounce Cognac.
10. 10
    Fill with boiling milk, stirring briskly with a small whisk while adding, so batter and milk are well mixed.
11. 11
    Dust with nutmeg.