WAUPACA, WI (WFRV) - A special Christmas gift to supper club lovers watching Local 5 News on Christmas Eve. Local 5 News traveled to Waupaca to see a holiday tradition in person. Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs: A Christmas Dish Special The owners and operators of Simpson's are keeping up the family tradition of serving Tom and Jerry cocktails on Christmas Eve. The kitchen is closed. The bar and fireplace room are open for friends and family to meet up and watch the homemade batter puff up as Chris the bartender adds hot water to the brandy and rum mixture. "It's a family recipe," explained longtime customer Bryon Gyldenvand who lives within walking distance. "The Simpsons started it decades ago. They continue to serve it only on Christmas Eve. So as good as it is, if you want it, you've got to get it on Christmas Eve." Bartender Chris Rasmussen said he never made this kind of drink until he started working at Simpson's. "It's nice having one thing in common with Santa." Rasmussen joked, "We're both working." Customer Mark Holat said the tradition of coming here the day before Christmas outdated his kids. Still, they managed to gather everyone, including the grandkids to keep it going, no matter how busy they become. The Dish on Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Kropp’s Supper Club in Howard keep traditions and secret recipes "We started this tradition of coming here to Simpson's for Tom and Jerry's before these kids were born," he said in amazement. Simpson's closed up for the night at 6. But, they're willing to share the recipe with anybody who might want to try it at home.