Let’s Color Plastic Monkeys, Mermaids, Elephants, and Tiny Umbrellas Back to Life!
If you grew up in the ‘60s or ‘70s, you might remember the real stars of any fancy drink — those tiny plastic charms clinging to the rim. Maybe it was a monkey swinging from your Shirley Temple, or a pink elephant floating above the fizz. As a kid, I didn’t care what was in the glass… I just wanted that charm! I’d collect them like treasure, each one a glittery souvenir from a grown-up world of Tiki bars, velvet lounges, and pineapple slices on toothpicks.
These quirky drink companions were basically the Happy Meal toys before Happy Meals — and I’ve brought them back to life (minus the sticky fingers) with a set of vintage-inspired coloring pages! You’ll find all the classics: the monkey, elephant, mermaid, and camel — plus the tiny plastic sword that once skewered cherries and orange wedges. And of course, no retro cocktail is complete without a paper umbrella or two.
Two of the pages even invite you to play mixologist — add your own garnishes, umbrellas, and fruity flair. Go wild with the colors and create something Trader Vic himself would envy!
✨ Click the link for your free download and let’s toast to a splash of nostalgia, one crayon at a time. 🍹