So, Dear Reader, let us endeavor into Mad Men!

As I am doing with the Bond movies, I plan to review the drinks in Mad Men in order, and see which ones we like best.

As you all know, I am a big fan of my New Fashioned, which is basically an Old Fashioned, made with simple syrup that is made with Splenda, rather than sugar.

As it turns out, the Old Fashioned is a favorite of Don Draper, Mad Men’s protagonist. He makes it classically old fashioned, using sugar and water, rather than syrup. His is made with bourbon or rye whiskey (which he discusses), sugar, bitters, a dash of water, and a twist of orange peel. He muddles then sugar and orange with the water.

After watching Don make this, I decided to start just using my simple syrup mix, and muddling an orange and adding bitters, then a cherry. This made the drink more enjoyable, not only from a taste, but because I enjoy the mixing.

So, now, let us start reviewing Mad Men drinks in order – starting next week!