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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
David Batty

If you like piña coladas, you’re not alone: pandemic drives sales of tropical cocktails

A piña colada at a beachfront bar in Swanage, Dorset, May 2022.
A piña colada at a beachfront bar in Swanage, Dorset, May 2022. Bars and supermarkets say retro drinks are back in vogue. Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock

Piña coladas and other such retro cocktails are back in vogue, with many Britons keen to capture the tropical beach holiday vibe with parasol-garnished drinks after two years of holidaying in the UK.

Bars and supermarkets said rising demand for kitsch tipples, such as the mai tai, blue lagoon and tequila sunrise, reflected a post-pandemic desire among consumers for fun experiences and the Instagram-ready appeal of the colourful drinks.

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