295312 Thu Dec 11 20:54:37 -0800 2003 4 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1622571 It's in my grocery ad and is made by Trader Vic's. Thanks in advance! Thu Dec 11 20:54:37 -0800 2003 0 Mike 1 1622574 It's a drink, a holiday drink, associated with this season. Basically, think eggnog. The drink begins with the batter--a combination of eggs (beaten up pretty good) plus sugar and spices (think cinnamon, cloves, and so forth and you're in the ballpark). Then, in a pre-heated glass, you add rum and brandy to the batter (plus, according to some, a bit of hot water). Drink enough and you won't need a TV to see Tom and Jerry (or am I dating myself?) Type in the name to your favorite search engine and find more websites than you would have thought possible on the drink's name, variations, etymology, and so on. I've given you one below to get you started (in a manner of speaking). Enjoy! Gypsy Boy Link: http://cocktails.about.com/library/weekly/aa122199a.htm Thu Dec 11 21:15:16 -0800 2003 1622571 0 Gypsy Boy 2 1622661 Same ball park as eggnog, but because it doesn't have cream in it, not nearly as heavy (nor as unctuous). I'm interested to see that some recipes call for hot milk. I've only had them made with hot (boiling, actually) water. Fri Dec 12 13:15:15 -0800 2003 1622574 0 GG Mora 3 1622698 I've only had them with boiling water. I've also only had them with Whiskey. Fri Dec 12 15:15:32 -0800 2003 1622661 0 Bobfrmia 4 1624966 the Tom & Jerry batter is just the beginning of another holiday tradition in my wifes family, Springerle cookies. A German cookie from way back. It requires your T&J batter, + lemon extract, baking amonia, and lots of flour. All stirred to gether until stiff enough to press on board to imprint patterns. Left over nite and baked in the morn. Makes for a goood cookie, but what a waste of good T & J batter !!! Sun Jan 04 22:53:27 -0800 2004 1622698 0 kcw