Jerry Batter News Today

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1923.

This locally made batter mix with some brandy, rum, and hot water is a favorite of many in the Twin Ports.

This locally made batter mix with some brandy, rum, and hot water is a favorite of many in the Twin Ports.

This locally made batter mix with some brandy, rum, and hot water is a favorite of many in the Twin Ports.

This locally made batter mix with some brandy, rum, and hot water is a favorite of many in the Twin Ports.

This locally made batter mix with some brandy, rum, and hot water is a favorite of many in the Twin Ports.

The Tom and Jerry was invented in London, but 200 years later, it's Wisconsin and Minnesota that carry the torch for this sweet and rich drink. The hot-batter cocktail remains a regional obsession.

The Tom and Jerry was invented in London, but 200 years later, it's Wisconsin and Minnesota that carry the torch for this sweet and rich drink. The hot-batter cocktail remains a regional obsession.

The Tom and Jerry was invented in London, but 200 years later, it's Wisconsin and Minnesota that carry the torch for this sweet and rich drink. The hot-batter cocktail remains a regional obsession.

The Tom and Jerry was invented in London, but 200 years later, it's Wisconsin and Minnesota that carry the torch for this sweet and rich drink. The hot-batter cocktail remains a regional obsession.