Tom and Jerry

Taking advantage of this popularity, Pierce Egan introduced a drink and named it after the characters in his book. The result was a warm and creamy cocktail called Tom and Jerry. The drink was soon served in clubs and bars in London.

By the mid-19th century, the cocktail had reached America. It quickly became popular because it could be served hot, especially during the cold winter months. It has become a traditional drink in the northern states of America during the Christmas and New Year's periods.

An interesting detail is that many people today associate the name with the famous cartoon. But the truth is that the Tom and Jerry cocktail is much older than the cartoon. While the cocktail originated in the 1820s, the famous cartoon series featuring the characters Tom and Jerry was made in 1940. So the drink appeared about a century before the cartoon.

Today, Tom and Jerry's is still part of winter and Christmas traditions, especially in the American states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its warm, creamy and spicy flavor makes it one of the most nostalgic cocktails for cold winter evenings.