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7 'Mad Men' Drinks To Help You Toast A Final Farewell To Don, Betty, Peggy, And The Gang
Even if you've never seen a single episode of Mad Men in your life, you've probably heard by now that the popular AMC drama is wrapping up its last season... and even if you're completely estranged from the wild world of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, chances are you love a good themed cocktail. That's why to celebrate the end of a television era, you're going to want one of these Mad Men drinks as you toast farewell to all your favorite characters. From the classic dry martini to fresh new twists on the traditional old fashioned, there's something here to whet your palate no matter what your tastes.
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Old Fashioned
It wouldn’t be a Mad Men farewell party if you didn’t have a classic old fashioned on the menu. Crepes of Wrath shows you how to make this throwback drink with bitters, bourbon, and a dash of style.
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Rosemary Old Fashioned
After seven whole seasons of Mad Men madness, an old fashioned may feel a bit cliche. Mix up the old standard with this rosemary twist by A Spicy Perspective.
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Extra Dirty Martini
Perfect for a working lunch, or just for sipping on as you silently try not to sob to yourself over the loss of your favorite show. How Sweet It Is shows you how to make this classic cocktail extra stiff.
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NOLET Silver Peach Old Fashioned
NOLET’s silver peach old fashioned contains an ounce and a quarter of dry gin, a quarter ounce simple syrup, and three dashes of peach bitters. A sliced peach for garnish tops the whole thing off in the most delicious way possible.
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Manhattan
A good, strong Manhattan will always be a good time — even if you’re not quite ready to see Mad Men come to an end.
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Blood Orange Whiskey Negroni
Whiskey, blood orange, and Campari come together beautifully in this end-all be-all of cocktails by Climbing Grier Mountain, so you can end the night on one super spirited high note.
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Gin and Tonic
An oldie but goodie. With a few refreshing ribbons of cucumber mixed in for good measure, this gin and tonic by Simply Delicious is a much-needed update on your go-to well drink.
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