Top 10 cocktails for the holidays

This punch may have ruined momma, but it won’t ruin you.
Recipe: Mother’s Ruin
  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Chamomile-infused Calvados, lemon juice, yellow Chartreuse and dry sparkling wine.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

The Prom Dress: sparkling wine, lots of bitter and a twist of lemon.  (Gina Ferrazzi / Los Angeles Times)

The classic Martinez, this one with Beefeater gin, Carpano Antica vermouth, Luxardo maraschino liqueur and orange bitters.  (Jennifer S. Altman / For The Times)

The Papi Pera cocktail with tequila, pear and cinnamon syrup.

This luscious eggnog gets an extra kick from star anise. Variations include rum, tequila, whiskey, gin and more. Recipe: Eggnog (with 7 variations)

The adult espresso nightcap: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and a little tawny port.  (Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)

It’s the End of the Year as We Know It: spiced apple cider, fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger juice and Cava.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Montresor & Fortunato. The name may be morbid, but the drink is delicious: amontillado sherry, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, lemon and orange peel, and Spanish Queen olives.   (Stefano Paltera / Los Angeles Times)