umbrella drink

Tropical bar beverage

An umbrella drink is a sweet, fruity cocktail typically served in a tall glass with a small paper parasol as garnish.

The drinks are associated with tropical resorts, beach vacations, and tiki bars: I spent the afternoon by the pool sipping umbrella drinks.

The term often carries a slightly dismissive tone, implying the drink prioritizes festive presentation over serious mixology.

Related

beach · mai tai · garnish · straw · pineapple · fruity · rum · poolside · colorful · coconut · frozen · blended · on the rocks · margarita · daiquiri · island · vacation · bartender

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drink sophistication/simplicity

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drinking aesthetic/persona

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG