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Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:48 am
by tabby
Well, now you know! Does anyone else like to save these little umbrellas?

Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink? - Neatorama

Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:25 pm
by Oldschoolguy
Is it to keep the tears from getting in your drink? :wah:

Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?

Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:52 am
by FG-administator
I was told by an ophthalmic surgeon that the Royal Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons subsidises the distribution of drinks umbrellas and that every £1 spent generates £20 in eye hospital income. He was shockingly drunk when he said it, mind.

Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?

Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:54 am
by Ahso!
Be wary of the lady who shows you a drawer full of those cute ornaments.

Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?

Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:44 am
by Arena
I read it was originally used in Hawaiian cocktails to differentiate the type of cocktail.