A Glass of Classic Christmas Cheer

California Live’s Paul Costabile and Amber Pfister meet up with Alexander Pearson, a mixologist with a knack for making eggnog cocktails… the best eggnog cocktails! Alexander shares his recipes that just may convert those eggnog skeptics. Find the recipes below. **EGG NOG RECIPES** -HOMEMADE EGGNOG • 6 large eggs, separated • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, more for garnish • 1 pinch kosher salt • 1 cup bourbon whiskey • 2 cups whole milk • 1 cup heavy cream -VEGAN EGGNOG • • (24 ounces silken tofu, crumbled • 2 cups soy milk • 2/3 cup turbinado sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt) • ^or substitute almond/oat/soy milk nog • 1 cup cold water • 1 cup rum, or brandy • 4 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • 20 ice cubes • Grated nutmeg, for garnish -EGGNOG MARTINI • • 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka • 1 ounce amaretto liqueur • 2 ounces eggnog • Ground nutmeg, for garnish