tom and jerry
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of hot alcoholic beverage: A Tom and Jerry is a traditional hot drink, especially popular in the United States during the winter holidays. It is made with a batter of beaten eggs, sugar, and spices, to which hot water, rum, and sometimes brandy are added.
Usage
- The term is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the drink itself.
- It is often associated with festive occasions like Christmas and New Year's.
- Example: "After caroling in the snow, they warmed up with a hot Tom and Jerry."
Advanced Usage
- The name is typically capitalized ("Tom and Jerry") as it is a proper noun referring to a specific named drink.
- It can be used metonymically to represent festive cheer or winter tradition.
- Example: "For him, the holidays weren't complete without the smell of a Tom and Jerry on the stove."
Variants and Related Words
- Tom-and-Jerry bowl: A large punch bowl specifically used for serving this beverage to a group.
- Toddy: A general term for a hot drink made with spirits, water, sugar, and spices. A Tom and Jerry is a specific type of toddy that includes egg.
Synonyms
- Hot toddy
- Eggnog (a related cold, creamy egg-based drink, often spiked with alcohol)
Notes on Different Meanings
- Important Distinction: This definition is entirely separate from the famous cartoon series "Tom and Jerry" featuring a cat and mouse. The drink predates the cartoon. When referring to the beverage, the context is almost always culinary or related to holiday traditions.
Noun
- hot rum toddy with a beaten egg
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