We are binge watchers around here. Give us a new season of House of Cards and we might possibly just watch the whole season in a weekend.
Okay, we are not quite this bad, but we have been known to blow off a weekend (or two) binge watching and Mad Men is definitely binge-worthy. 
Join food, cocktail, and lifestyle bloggers worldwide as we celebrate (or mourn) the final season’s finale of Mad Men. Mad Men Blogger Virtual Dinner Party is sponsored by The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook and talented bloggers are posting recipes from this cookbook or any food inspired from the series during the week preceding April 5.
Since the beginning of this series, I was more than intrigued. I have always been fascinated with this decade. The creative genius behind this series, Matthew Weiner, chronicles the period from the Eisenhower-esque early 60s through the destruction of Camelot to the turbulent end of the decade. The history, styles, fads, and cultural trends are seamlessly interwoven into the drama that is Mad Men. And the characters….the series is full of richly drawn characters, full of emotion and flaws, just like us.
My favorite character is Joan. Most all of the characters in the series are enigmatic conundrums, but Joan is genuine. Joan knows what she wants, who she is, where she is going, and what must be sacrificed to get there.
Here is a cocktail that Joan shakes up for her new husband as she tries to spend quality romantic time with him before he is deployed.
Joan’s Blue Hawaiian
from The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook3 oz. pineapple juice
1¹⁄₂ oz. light rum
1 oz. sweet-and-sour mix
1 oz. blue curacao
1 oz. lemon juice
1 small cube fresh pineapple, plus a wedge for garnish
1 maraschino cherry, for garnishPour pineapple juice, rum, sweet-and-sour mix, blue curaçao, and lemon juice into a blender container. Add a small cube of pineapple and mix. Add ½ cup of crushed ice and blend thoroughly. Pour into a punch glass and garnish with a cherry and a small wedge of fresh pineapple. Yield: 1 drink
This beverage is a quintessential 60s cocktail made popular by the nation’s fascination with all things Hawaii starting in the late 50s. The authors of the UMMC not only provide a synopsis of the inspiring episode, but also the history of the recipe (where relevant). Because there is always lots of imbibing in Mad Men, you won’t be surprised that there are twenty cocktail recipes provided in the cookbook. Lots of them are retro but are coming back into style like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned. 
Please enter to win your own copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook. Simply leave a comment below regarding your favorite character from Mad Men and why?
Toast the Mad Men Season Finale and raise this artificial blue cocktail in honor of a decade of decadence, lost innocence, female voices, equal rights, and the search for a national identity in turbulent times.
Aside: I really did not want to like this artificial blue frou-frou umbrella drink. Let me tell you, it is delicious…dangerously so.
Remember to leave a comment and enter to win your own copy of UMMC. A winner will be chosen at random on April 5, midnight CST.
Sexy Joan is definitely one of my favourite characters. Your blue Hawaiian looks very tasty, Deb.
Yes, I like how Joan works her big girl curves.
Since we will be sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for the final 7 here – I think we should make these fabulous cocktails while we wait! I remember everything Hawaiian still being so cool in the 60’s as they were in the late 50’s when Hawaii became a state…………So many things with pineapple and coconut and named “Hawaii”. Great recipe!
I will probably wait and binge watch, seriously. I also used some coconut rum in a few of these. Delish!
Wow, that’s a great cocktail! I am a fan of Joan but I like Roger Sterling very much. The way he went after his daughter, trying to rescue her was great. You could see him evaluating his “parenting” skills as she told him off at the hippie camp.
If love to be in the running for this book! Count me in
It is hard to pick your favorite character, truly. Roger is hilarious.
Gorgeous!
I’m glad to have partied with you (virtually).
Back at ya!
Looks as if you’ll be having fun! Thanks for the holiday wishes on my blog.
mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, you’re more than welcome.
So fun to see what you’ve picked from this fun cookbook! I have always been curious about the taste of this cocktail, too—I’ve never tasted blue curacao before so I’m glad to hear that it works well in these Blue Hawaiians. It sure is beautiful! Happy Easter, my friend!!!!
Happy Easter to you, too.
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Hawaii in the kitchen is always fun 😀
Cheers
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Well crap, I put this on my calendar for next Sunday. I am actually typing the post for it now and I wanted to double check the details, of course, it was then that i discovered my error. So sorry, I will still my recipe post next Sunday. The Blue Hawaiian looks perfect and refreshing. I just love the color, perfect for Easter.
It was a perfect Easter drink. Actually, I did make some for Easter afternoon. Will look for your post soon!
I was so bummed to not be able to participate in this Debra but thanks for inviting me! I need to get that cookbook asap!! We’re avid fans too 🙂
I have got to get started on that last season (as of last Sunday)!
I had no idea there was such a cookbook! What fun!!! Can’t wait for the last episodes. I’ll have to make one of these Blue Hawaiian for watching.
I have got to catch up with my watching! I will revisit this cocktail for the final finale as well.
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So late in commenting, back from vacation and avoiding real life 🙂 Love Joan too and I would certainly enjoy 3 of your cocktails!
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