But if you're making this Christmas cocktail from scratch, Alton Brown has some tips to make it even more flavorful. Brown's eggnog recipe incorporates a few different spirits including cognac ...

But leave it to Alton Brown to help think up a solution ... Indeed, some dairy-free eggnog recipes call for doing just that. While this recipe still uses egg yolks, a totally vegan approach ...

Here’s an recipe you can make if you don’t feel like going the Alton Brown eggnog-from-scratch route. Pour into a tall glass over ice, stir, and top with powdered cinammon and nutmeg.