Mad Men Final Season | 4.12.14

4.12.14

It’s time again for the new season of Mad Men to begin, and this is the beginning of the end. The final season comes on tomorrow night and it’s definitely cause for a celebration.

What better way to celebrate than to throw a little themed party to start the new season off. We’re going to share with you some retro inspired treats and some classic cocktails, as well as fun decor touches to add to your party.

1. Pink Deviled Eggs – Something that I haven’t seen in a while are the colored deviled eggs that were prominent at a 60’s dinner party (via The Year in Food). Thought of as chic and modern back then is still classy and fancy today. Their pink hue comes from beet juice!

2. Printable Coasters – These coasters are sure to add a little conversation at your party (via Second City Soiree)

3. Homemade Bitters – If you’re a little more adventurous, try these homemade crafted bitters recipes. They will surely make your classic cocktails stand out (via How Sweet it Is).

 

4. Swedish Meatballs – These meatballs are always a good go-to for an appetizer. They are timeless and go with any theme party (via Bon Appetit).

 

5. Classic Old Fashioned – The Old Fashioned is one of the most classic drinks from the 50’s and 60’s, you can’t go wrong with an original (via Food52).

6. DIY Chalkboard Martini Glass – These custom martini glasses are great for guests to keep track of their drinks, and can also serve as a party favor (via Something Turquoise).

7. Dyed Simple Syrups – These simple syrups aren’t just pretty to look at, they add unique flavors to any cocktail (via A Subtle Revelry)

 

8. Advertising – Of course you can’t have a Mad Men party without advertisements. This ad shows the culture of advertising at the time of the show.

9. Mad Men Masks – Set up your own photo booth for your guests to have a little fun before the show, or between commercials. These printable masks are like an instant costume, or you can just use them as decorations (via AMC).

 

10. Classic Martini – You can’t have a Mad Men viewing party without a martini. This is a classic martini recipe. It’s simple and just perfect (via AMC).

I’m sad that this is the last season of Mad Men, but I will be sure to watch the madness of Sterling Cooper & Partners. Who is your favorite character? What’s your favorite cocktail? How will you watch tomorrow?

Mad Men Premiere | Ke Event Designs

Mad Men returns tonight for its sixth season. I only started watching the show last season, and I was hooked after the first episode I watched. The show is engaging and reaches back to a period of mystery and style.

I love the clothes and the office setting of the show the most. I think of that period as classy and elegant, the hair and attention to style is admirable. The flashy house dresses with the busy and bright prints, the fitted pencil skirts and silk blouses, the chunky and matte costume jewels, and the phenomenal hairstyles.

This season looks like there won’t be any disappointment with the style and drama based on the new pre-season photo shoot.

Roger Sterling

Draper Family

Betty Francis

I don’t think the drama storyline will disappoint either. Tonight we will find out the future of Don and Megan. What’s Joan going to do with her new ‘power’. What will be Peggy’s next move without the Sterling, Cooper, Draper, Price firm. Also, what’s that lingering effect of the first Mrs. Draper is having on Don.

If you’re having a viewing party, try some of these cocktail or menu recipes.

The traditional dirty martini:

INGREDIENTS
2½ oz gin
1½ oz dry vermouth
½ oz olive juice
3-4 green olives stuffed with blue cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Add dry vermouth to the martini glass, rinse, and pour out. Pour gin, olive juice and ice into mixing glass and shake until chilled. Strain in the martini glass and drop the 3 to 4 olives as garnish.

Or a simple whiskey sour:
INGREDIENTS
2 oz whiskey
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz tsp sugar
1 cherry
½ lemon slice

INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients in mixing glass and add ice cubes. Strain into highball glass. Add lemon slice and cherry to garnish.

Also, here are some basics that you should have on hand:

• plenty of ice for drinks (plan on about 11 pounds of ice for every 10 guests)
• cups for beverages (plan on at least 4 per person)
• chilled beer
• lots of cocktail napkins & hors d’oeuvres plates
• cocktail bitters
• a cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer & ice bucket
• soda, tonic water & non-alcoholic drinks
• cranberry, orange, pineapple & grapefruit juices
• grenadine syrup & lime cordial
• orange, melon & crème de menthe liqueurs
• limes, lemons & oranges for garnish
• dark & light rums
• jars of cocktail olives & cherries
• gin, vodka, bourbon, scotch & brandy
• coffee & tea
• red wine & chilled white/sparkling wines
• chips & dip or salted nuts

For food items, here are some recipes to try:

• pigs-in-a-blanket
• tuna salad-filled cherry tomatoes
• deviled eggs
• the period-classic pimento cheese spread on Ritz crackers

Whatever you choose to celebrate the premiere with, enjoy all the show’s liveliness and drama. Happy viewing!

The two-hour season premiere starts at 9p.m. EST on AMC!