Cocktail umbrella
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A cocktail umbrella or paper parasol is a small umbrella made from paper, paperboard, and a toothpick. They are frequently associated with tropical drinks and Tiki bars and used as a garnish decoratio
Cocktails with umbrellas
A typical cocktail umbrella— the pink ring on the toothpick functions to help keep the umbrella propped open
Cocktail umbrella in a pineapple drink.
Piña Colada with a cocktail umbrella
Donn Beach
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Donn Beach was an American adventurer, businessman, and World War II veteran who was the "founding father" of tiki culture. He is known for opening the first prototypical tiki bar, Don’s Beachcomber,
Cocktail umbrella
…As a result, they indicate their country of origin. It is not quite certain exactly when the cocktail umbrella came into use. One possible source is Donn Beach, owner of the Hollywood, California-based restaurant and bar chain Don the Beachcomber. According to cocktail historian Dale DeGroff, Beach started the…
Don the Beachcomber menu cover, 1943