Mad Men’s final chapter airs May 17. Bid everyone’s favorite chain-smoking, martini-swilling ad men and women a fabulous, boozy farewell with a lavish cocktail party and mid-century flair.
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>> The best cocktail parties serve food easily eaten with one hand—and it doesn’t take much research to see that iconic finger foods of the ’60s and ’70s make 
>> For a fancier bash with a sit-down dinner, consider serving beef Wellington or chicken a la king paired with white dinner rolls, potato casserole and string beans. Or, ask guests to bring their favorite ’60s-era dish for a nostalgic potluck.
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>> For desserts, why not go delightfully kitsch? Serve mini pineapple upside-down cake, ambrosia salad or a Jell-O fruit salad ring (etsy.com has great mold shapes).
>> Celebrate the show’s excesses in a fun way: offer each guest a box of candy cigarettes, available at oldtimecandy.com, or locally at Kirkwood Sugar Shack (151 W. Argonne Ave.).
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>> Check out amctv.com for decorations, including Mad Men masks, posters, door hangers, and even the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce company logo.
>> Ban all (OK, just some) modern electronics from the party area—hide cell phones, remotes, laptops and tablets. Put out a rotary-dial phone (check vintage shops) and black-and-white family photos.
>> Do a bit of treasure-hunting in local vintage stores—see if you can find era-appropriate serving trays, barware and household decor.
>> To get everyone in the ’60s mood, have back-to-back episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show (available for streaming on Netflix) playing in the background.
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>> This one’s a no-brainer. Keep it simple with martinis (vodka or gin, dirty or with a twist) and Manhattans (bourbon, vermouth and bitters).
>> Also have on hand some quality tonic water, so picky drinkers can sip on something simpler, like gin and tonics or vodka tonics. Fever-Tree tonic, available online and at most liquor stores, is always a good choice.