The first cocktail to get an umbrella was the tapa punch, in 1959, according to an article written by journalist Rick Carroll in 1998. So why were those little umbrellas hanging around?

For some inspiration, here are 10 twists on the typical tiki drink. Because you needed an excuse to bring out those tiny parasols.

O Tiki gods! Bless these Mai Tais, Pineapple Passions, Blue Hawaiis! May their flaming 151-proof rum never be doused, their flower garnishes never wilt, their tiny umbrellas never close! And bless ...