20 Great Drinks for A 21st Birthday

When that special day comes it’s smart to know at least 20 great drinks for a 21st birthday. Just remember to drink responsibly.

Hurricane

Rum and juice, those are the main ingredients of this drink. As one will find though, many bars will put their own spin on it.

Duck Fart

This is, or was, or still is, a popular 21st birthday shot. Kahlua, Baileys, and Crown Royal come together to make a pleasing shot that goes down easily and might kick off the night the right way.

Turkey Fart

Essentially just like the Duck Fart, this shot uses Wild Turkey instead of Crown Royal. It has a bit more of a bite to it, but it’s just as good.

Blowjob

It sounds dirty, right? Well, that’s kind of the point since it’s a shot that requires one to drink it without hands, just your mouth. But with whipped cream on top it’s a very sweet shot made with Amaretto and Irish Cream.

Orange Razzeltini

Those with summer birthdays might enjoy this since it’s essentially just rum, raspberry flavored, and orange juice. But chill it, make it a shot, or a frozen drink, and it’s just as good.

Pina Colada

As one of the great drinks that’s lasted for a long time, the Pina Colada can be served virgin, without alcohol, or with its main ingredient, rum. Add pineapple juice and cream of coconut and you’re good to go.

Mojito

This type of drink is one that can easily be made wrong since the bartender might be in too much of a hurry. But a good mojito, made with rum, lime juice, mint, and simple syrup, is one of the great drinks that many remember.

Screwdriver

It’s a simple drink, orange juice and vodka, but it’s one of the great drinks since it’s been around for so long. If you don’t want anything too complicated this is your go-to drink.

Gin and Tonic

Again, keeping it simple and without any frills could be your thing. Gin is kind of an acquired taste, since a lot of people can’t handle it. But simple drinks are often favored by many.

Scooby Snack

This is one of the most varied drinks in any bartender’s repertoire since there are numerous ways to make it. Rum, creme de banana, melon liqueur and pineapple juice is just one way, but it’s popular and tasty.

Toilet Bowl

It sounds nasty and it might look a little off since it’s a shot of blue curacao with two raisins dropped in the middle. You get the picture, right?

Strawberry Daiquiri

Another of the great drinks is one that’s made with strawberries, obviously, that are blended with rum and a few other ingredients. It’s tasty, it’s sweet, and it’s great on a hot day.

Jager Bomb

This isn’t a typical shot, but it’s popular in some areas. It’s just a shot of Jaegermeister dropped into an energy drink, usually Red Bull. That’s one reason why it’s so popular.

Irish Car Bomb

Just for the record, this drink was served in Connecticut first, not Ireland. But a shot with equal parts Irish whiskey and Irish Cream is dropped into a half pint of Guinness, and Slainte to ya.

Sex On the Beach

Vodka, peach schnapps, and plenty of juice make for a very sweet drink that many people love to say and imbibe. It’s most popular in hotter areas where tropical drinks are the norm.

Cosmopolitan

If you want to look a little high-brow on your special day this is your drink. Served, typically, in a martini glass, it’s vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Cointreau is what a lot of recipes call for, but in reality, it’s a higher grade of triple sec.

Lemon Drop

One drink that many argue about is the Lemon Drop, since many people who drink this enjoy a large amount of vodka, that most bars can’t serve. But vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and a sugared rim and you’re ready to go.

Red Velvet Shot

This is one of those shots that not everyone knows how to make, but it’s tasty according to many people. With Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, and grenadine you can make a tasty drink. This is also great if you have a birthday in February.

Margarita

This is basically just tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, but there are many variations that can be used. As one of the classic drinks it’s also one of the best for your 21st, or to order for someone who is now legally able to drink.

Long Island Iced Tea

How much of your birthday do you want to remember? This concoction, made with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola is a great drink for anyone, but more than a couple will have you on your lips very quickly.