Chinoiserie Cocktails

Maybe it's just me, but all that drinking on Mad Men has me in the mood for cocktails, and since this blog is passionately devoted to Chinoiserie, what about some Chinoiserie cocktails? If you have never indulged in this Yazi ginger vodka, allow me to introduce you. Yazi is made from ancient aphrodisiacs using four different species of ginger, plus lemon, orange, cayenne, and red pepper. It is named after a Chinese Dragon, a symbol of strength and confidence. The dragon is etched on this show stoppingly beautiful bottle. Enjoy it on the rocks or in one of these recipes. And if you missed this post of mine on Domaine de Canton ginger liquer, please click here. You will want to display both these gorgeous Chinoiserie bottles on your Chinoiserie bar-here are some great looks to get you inspired. Cheers or "gan bei."

Set of 8 Z Martini Glasses

Mad Men Chinoiserie Style

Here in Season 3 Episode 7, the Draper's interior decorator shows Don and Betty their new living room complete with modern Chinoiserie breakfront, silk Dupioni drapes, a Dunbar Japanese influenced sofa, Murano vases, and a Drexel end table. The decorator is of course horrified when Betty brings home a Victorian fainting couch. Be sure to click here to see my post today on Style Redux on Mad Men fashion.

Mad Men Chinoiserie Style

House Beautiful has a great piece online showing rooms from issues of House Beautiful circa 1960s that have wonderful Mad Men style. The bedroom above from the November 1960 House Beautiful uses three different types of screens-louvered, silk, and painted foil to create a bed niche. The living room below from the September 1960 issue is filled with Oriental works of art. Both rooms demonstrate the timeless quality of this look. (I know, the chenille bedspread has to go!)