Christmas and New Years just hadn’t seemed the same since we moved from California and could no longer find our cherished Tom & Jerry mix to make up some tasty hot toddys.  It was only this year, with the year 2000 approaching, that Bob was able to find a recipe that matches, if not exceeds, the Trader Vic’s Tom & Jerry mix.  Our life is full again thanks to Hotel Lenado in Aspen, Colorado who had this taste treat posted on the web. 

1 oz. rum
1 oz brandy
3/4 cup hot water
1 generous dollop sugar mixture

Sugar Mixture:
4 egg whites
4 egg yolks
5 to 6 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cloves

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add powdered sugar and spices mixing slowly. Beat egg yolks in separate bowl and fold into mixture. In decorative mug, add rum,  brandy, 1 large dollop of sugar mixture and hot water