Sip, Sip, Hooray! You’re 21! Welcome to the age where you can now legally get into bars and buy alcohol. Turning 21’s definitely a birthday milestone. Maybe you already know your way around a bar and have your go-to drink, but if you’re looking to try something new check out these 21 drinks:
1. Long Island Iced Tea
What’s in it: Vodka, Gin, White Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cola, Lemon Wedges
Not going to lie, this is one of my go-to drinks.
2. AMF
What’s in it: Vodka, Gin, White Rum, Tequila, Blue Curacao, Sour Mix, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lemon Slice, Lime Slice, Maraschino Cherry
3. Whiskey Sour
What’s in it: Whiskey, Maraschino Cherry, Sour Mix (Lemon Juice, Sugar, Water), Egg White (Optional)
4. Martini
What’s in it: Vodka, Olive Juice
* There are all kinds of martinis. Click here to check out more varieties.*
5. Amaretto Sour
What’s in it: Amaretto Liqueur, Sweet & Sour Mix, Lemon-Lime Soda, Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry
6. Margarita
What’s in it: Tequila, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Glass Rimmed with Salt, Ice, Slice of Lime
*There are tons of different margaritas. Click here to check out more.
7. Jagerbomb
What’s in it: Shot of Jagermeister dropped into a glass of beer. People now use Red Bull instead of beer.
Warning: Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is not recommended.
8. Screwdriver
What’s in it: Vodka, Orange Juice
9. Mimosa
What’s in it: Orange Juice, Champagne
10. Strawberry Daiquiri
What’s in it: Frozen Strawberries, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Rum, Sugar, Ice, Lemon-Lime Soda
11. Mai Tai
What’s in it: Dark Rum, Light Rum, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Maraschino Cherry
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12. Old Fashioned
What’s in it: Bitters, Water, Orange Wedge, Maraschino Cherries, Bourbon or Whiskey
13. Cosmopolitan
What’s in it: Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
14. Manhattan
What’s in it: Whiskey, Sweet Red Vermouth, Maraschino Cherry, Bitters, Orange Peel
15. Dirty Shirley
What’s in it: Grenadine Syrup, Vodka, Sprite, Maraschino Cherries
16. Piña Colada
What’s in it: Pineapple Juice, White Rum, Ice, Coconut Cream or Coconut Milk, Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry
17. Tequila Sunrise
What’s in this: Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry
18. Sex on the Beach
What’s in this: Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry
19. Mojito
What’s in it: Rum, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice, Sugar, Club Soda, Lime Wedges
20. Moscow Mule
What’s in it: Vodka, Spicy Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Lime Wedge *Typically served in a copper mug*
21. The Classics: Rum & Coke, Vodka Cranberry, Whiskey Ginger, Gin & Tonic, Vodka Lemonade
What’s in a…
Rum & Coke: Rum, Cola, Lime Juice, Lime Slice
Vodka Cran: Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Lime Slice
Whiskey Ginger: Ginger Ale, Whiskey
Gin & Tonic: Gin, Tonic Water, Lime Slice
Vodka Lemonade: Vodka, Lemonade, Lemon Slide