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21 Fun DIY Drinks To Try When You're 21

Don't try them all in one night.

Leah Williams

Aug 08, 2016

Albright College

Malmaison Hotels

While scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I often see pictures and videos posted of colorful, creative drinks by Tipsy Bartender. Since my 21st birthday is less than a week away, I thought it'd be fun to do a little research on some pretty awesome drinks to try.

Here's a compilation of 21 drinks that you can make at home and drink (responsibly, of course) when you turn 21. Enjoy!

1. Dirty Road Milkshake Shooters

Just like a chocolate milkshake. But, dirtier. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

2. Coconut & Strawberry Raspberry Frozen Daiquiri

Perfectly sweet combination for those hot summer days. Recipe and image by Sugar and Cloth.

3. Electric Kiwi Margarita

Sweet, sour and ELECTRIC green! Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

4. Champagne Floats

Fruit sorbet makes this drink light and delicious. Recipe by the Bewithchin' Kitchen.

5. This Fish Bowl

Do not substitute the Swedish Fish for real fish. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

6. Orange Creamsicle Cocktail

Fizzy, creamy and tipsy. Recipe by Homemade Hooplah.

7. Rainbow Sangria

Only problem is that you may need to rearrange the fruit if you'd like it to be in the same order as a "real rainbow". Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

8. Hippie Juice

Goes best in a mason jar. Recipe by Just a Pinch Recipes.

9. The Galaxy Cocktail

A drink that's out of this world. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

10. Blackberry Lemonade Margaritas

Fresh, light and sweet. Recipe by Valerie's Kitchen.

11. Strawberry Birthday Cake Shots

The perfect treat to celebrate your next birthday. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

12. Pineapple Breeze

Sweet & simple. Recipe by Jami.

13. Laffy Taffy Daiquiri

Laffy taffies soaked in rum and blended into a colorful daiquiri. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

14. Southern Spiked Peach Iced Tea

Country, summery and southern with a kick. Recipe by EasyRecipe.

15. Spiked Bomb Pop

The adult version the classic popsicles you had as a kid. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

16. Adult Root Beer Float

Root beer + ice cream + vodka = yummy! Recipe by Becky.

17. The Six Cycle

Beautiful drink right here. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

18. Vodka Watermelon Cooler

A refreshing watermelon cooler perfect for summer BBQs. Recipe by Jennifer Meyering.

19. The Little Mermaid Cocktail

A colorful drink based off of Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

20. Swamp Water

This sweet and sour recipe comes from Wild Shot Mezcal.

21. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Martini

If you love reese's peanut butter cups, this is your drink! Steer clear from this one if you have a peanut allergy. Recipe and video by Tipsy Bartender.

Have you tried any of the above drinks? What drinks do you make at home? Leave a comment below!

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Don't try them all in one night.

1. Dirty Road Milkshake Shooters

2. Coconut & Strawberry Raspberry Frozen Daiquiri

3. Electric Kiwi Margarita

4. Champagne Floats

5. This Fish Bowl

6. Orange Creamsicle Cocktail

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