It would be nearly impossible to improve on the cocktail umbrella, a staple of backyard luaus and fancy hotel bars. But the homemade parasols shown here, floating in tumblers of lemonade on the rocks, are the most elegant we've seen.
Festive Drink Umbrellas
Created with assorted origami paper, these cheerful umbrellas provide a gentle shade for all your summer drinks.
Martha Stewart Living, August 2001
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