paper umbrella

Drink decoration miniature

A paper umbrella is a small decorative garnish for cocktails, typically made of pleated paper on a wooden pick.

It signals a tropical or tiki-style drink: My mai tai came with a paper umbrella and a slice of pineapple.

Full-sized paper umbrellas—functional parasols made of oiled paper stretched over bamboo frames—are traditional in East Asian countries, used for sun protection or as ceremonial objects.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G