Drink Umbrellas

If you are having a pirate themed birthday party, the ideal piñata will be a treasure chest. Fill the treasure chest with items like candy and trinkets. Hang the treasure chest overhead and let the kids take turns trying to break it open. If you are looking for a way to spice up your drinks try drink umbrellas! Drink umbrellas are often times called parasols as well. The idea behind the drink umbrellas are to add a little extra color and interest to a drink; often a cocktail.

Drink umbrellas, or parasols, were said to have originated somewhere in the early 1930’s by a man named Victor Bergeron. He said it was something that he had picked up when at Don the Beachcomber. Although drink umbrellas first started off being labeled as exotic; they are now very popular and can be found at almost any beach party, barbeque, cocktail party and more.

Drink umbrellas are made with a fair amount of detail to them. You are able to put them up or down in the drink and remain easily switched between the two. The small drink umbrella is made out of paper as well as cardboard and a toothpick. Usually the paper is decorated with flowers or symbols. In order for the umbrella to remain in position, there is a retaining ring around the top as well as folded paper acting as a mock collar.

Drink umbrellas can also be used for other things such as decoration in desserts or other drinks other than cocktails. They are even often served with appetizers. No matter what you use the drink umbrellas for, you will definitely add a flare to your existing set-up.