After seven amazing seasons, Mad Men is coming to an end. Celebrate the series finale with one of these Don Draper-approved classic cocktails — or go with a modern version in keeping with the changing times. Your call.
Old-fashioned
Made with rye or bourbon, simple syrup, bitters and a strip of orange zest, this classic cocktail couldn’t be easier.
Ginger old-fashioned
This updated version of the classic is flavored with fresh ginger, clementine and brandied cherries.
Manhattan
With just three ingredients plus garnish, this simple cocktail is a classic for a reason.
Mexihattan
Tequila, mescal, chipotle powder — this homage to the classic Manhattan is anything but boring.
Gin martini
Made with London dry gin and dry vermouth, this classic cocktail means business.
Vesper martini
This James Bond-created cocktail is the perfect blend of gin, vodka and Lillet.
Sazerac
This classic cocktail, by way of New Orleans, has an intriguing anise flavor, originally from absinthe.
Sidecar
Citrusy and sweet, this cognac-based cocktail is as elegant as they come.
Daiquiri
Forget the strawberries — this classic drink is kept simple with rum, lime juice and simple syrup.
Gimlet
A simple drink of lime, gin and simple syrup, this cocktail deserves a place at any home bar.
Negroni
Charmingly bitter yet balanced and smooth, the Negroni is a bold classic.
Screwdriver
It doesn’t get simpler than the screwdriver, first written about in the late ’30s and wildly popular during the ’60s.
White Russian
This creamy cocktail is dangerously smooth — you’ll wind up having more than one.
Greyhound
Grapefruit juice makes this tart two-ingredient cocktail utterly refreshing.
The aviation
This lovely cocktail gets its hue from crème de violette and looks perfectly pretty in a classic coupe or martini glass.
French 75
It doesn’t get fancier than the French 75, made with Champagne or the sparkling wine of your choice.
Mai tai
Popularized on the West Coast in the ’50s, I can imagine Megan sipping a mai tai at a Hollywood soiree.
Whiskey sour
Tart and sweet, this flavor-packed drink does a dangerously good job of masking the bite of whiskey.
Dark ‘n’ stormy
This dark rum and ginger beer drink is just the thing for any ruggedly masculine party guests.
The Tom Collins
Tall and refreshing, this sparkling gin cocktail goes down almost too easily.
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