Mad Man Dad – The Power Player

He’s definitely got a man cave he retreats to. He does enjoy his alone time yet also has many friends especially very close friends he had since childhood.  Mad Men Dads entertain with a passion for making people feel welcome and have everything they need – the consummate host.

The PERFECT Entertaining Gifts and Tools for The Mad Man Dad:

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Personalized Spirits Bottles

• Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the world’s leading Scotch whisky brand, is blended from the rarest and most exquisite whiskies available to the House of Walker
• Johnnie Walker offers a complimentary engraving service on bottles of its finest blended Scotch Whisky, Johnnie Walker Blue Label which turns this already rare whisky into a truly memorable and one-of-a-kind gift
  • Messages of up to 45 characters in length may be engraved in multiple languages including specific phrases in Chinese, Korean and Hindi
  • National engraving is available at 877-SPIRITS.com; to find out about engraving in your city, visit JohnnieWalker.com
  • To order an engraved bottle in time for Father’s Day call 1-877-JW-Blue-Label (orders placed by June 14^th can be expedited for Father’s Day)
  • New Yorkers can also visit the engraving studio in Grand Central Terminal

There are two ways to serve whiskey: On the rocks or neat!

The Perfect Ice Cubes

• Skybar™ Whiskey Chill Drops
  • Enjoy a whiskey on the rocks without diluting your drink’s flavor and aroma, Skybar™ Chill Drops are an innovative, reusable alternative to ice cubes
  • Simply place a pre-chilled stainless-steel drop in your glass and your drink stays cold.
  • Pre-chill in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to use
  • Chill drops fit in a standard cocktail glass
  • The set includes two Whiskey Chill Drops and two holders that protect tabletops and other surfaces from moisture
  • Available at William Sonoma – $39.95
• King Cube Silicone Ice Cube Trays
  • To keep cocktails, soda, lemonade and iced tea perfectly chilled, pour them over generously sized ice cubes made in our unique trays.
  • The 2” cubes melt slowly to keep drinks colder longer, and it’s easy to create flavor infusions by freezing fruits, herbs, or citrus zest right into the ice.
  • With the King Cubes you can customize cubes with your favorite garnishes
  • Each flexible silicone trays makes 4 two-inch square ice cubes that release cubes instantly
  • Available at William Sonoma - $19.95

Rocks Glasses with “Personality” - Orrefors Street Rocks Glasses and Ice Bucket designed by Jan Johansson

• The hand-cut grid pattern suggests Manhattan’s famous street network, while the symmetrical décor lends and outspokenly masculine air to the series as a whole
• The ice bucket, besides the decorative cutting, features two square, black handles
• Indeed, its square-cut clear décor and contrasting black details seem practically decadent
  • Orrefors Information
    • Orrefors has produced utility glass and art glass made of crystal since 1898.
    • At the glassworks in Smaland, Sweden, skilled Orrefors glassmakers work with some of Sweden’s top designers to develop craftsmanship, design, and new techniques.  Timeless Scandinavian elegance, innovative design and genuine craftsmanship are the defining characteristics of Orrefors products
    • Orrefors regularly presents new collections of utility glassware produced in large-volume series and limited-edition art glass.

The Perfect Food Pairings for The Mad Man Dad: 50′s style bar snacks are perfect to serve with this classic cocktail!

Mixed Nuts

• Click here for the recipe!

Dried Cherries

Macy’s Cheese Sticks

Fried Green Beans

• Green beans make great fries too!
• Snappy with garden-fresh flavor, lightly dipped in a crunchy batter and fried until golden.
• Simply crisp in your oven and enjoy this restaurant-quality snack or side dish any time.
• A must-have dipping delight, serve with Honey Mustard
• Available for purchase at www.schwans.com or by calling 1.888.724.9267

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