Birthday Cocktails

Presents and cake are great, but we all know that a birthday party is better with something to sip. Whether you’re planning a house party, a small dinner get together or an outdoor BBQ, nothing says “Happy Birthday” better than a healthy selection of booze. Celebrations following your 21st can easily loose their shine, so why not amp up the glitz and glam with some sophisticated cocktails.

Treat yourself and your guests to a large selection of spirits, mixers, garnishes and liqueurs to set the mood for a party to remember. Write up a list of cocktail options for guests to create or let them mix and match their favorites. Either way, no one can turn down a party drink! Throw the soirée your friends will be talking about for months.

Try a brunch theme and set up a light mimosa bar complete with a variety of juices, fresh fruit and bubbly. Not into brunch? Lay out of a spread of old fashion fixins’ with bourbon options, bitters, sugar cubes and orange peels. What something a little more personal? Create a signature birthday cocktail with all your favorites and pre-make before guests arrive. Friends and family will love the idea of celebrating with you even more with a few personalized drinks under their belt.

Adulting isn’t easy, but celebrating a birthday definitely can be. Impress your friends with bottles that cost more than your usual $20 and go the extra mile with a party that’s Pinterest perfect. Search the internet for free printouts and labels to create a professional look for your birthday bash on the cheap. Create a fun Snapchat filter and an Instagram hashtag to go the extra mile with your festive fiesta.

Serve your drinks in festive birthday cups because we’re never too old for confetti and balloons. Use cute stirrers to mix up your concoctions and serve your drinks with something sweet to eat. Play your favorite drinking games to set the mood and don’t forget to have some fun. Pour yourself another drink and party like it’s your birthday!

Celebrate in style with one of the cocktails below

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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

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Manhattan

Manhattan

Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Cherry

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White Russian

White Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cream

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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Zest

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Negroni

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange

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Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

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Mai Tai

Mai Tai

Martinique Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf, Cherry, Lime

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Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Absolut Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Celery

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Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Absolut Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Cola, Lemon

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Gin Tonic

Gin Tonic

Gin, Tonic Water, Lemon

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Black Russian

Black Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cherry

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Bellini

Bellini

Absolut Vodka, Peach Puree, Champagne

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Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Cachaca, Simple Syrup, Lime

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Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee

Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Brown Sugar, Cream

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Bucks Fizz

Bucks Fizz

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger

Absolut Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice

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100 Old Fashioned

100 Old Fashioned

Absolut 100, Orange Liqueur, Amontillado Sherry, Orange

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TOP TEN DRINKS FOR ANY OCCASION

cosmopolitan in environmentcosmopolitan in environment

Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

manhattan in environmentmanhattan in environment

Manhattan

Manhattan

Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Cherry

white russian in environmentwhite russian in environment

White Russian

White Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cream

old fashioned in environmentold fashioned in environment

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Zest

negroni in environmentnegroni in environment

Negroni

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange

margarita in environmentmargarita in environment

Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

mai tai in environmentmai tai in environment

Mai Tai

Mai Tai

Martinique Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf, Cherry, Lime

bloody mary in environmentbloody mary in environment

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Absolut Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Celery

long island iced tea in environmentlong island iced tea in environment

Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Absolut Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Cola, Lemon

gin tonic in environmentgin tonic in environment

Gin Tonic

Gin Tonic

Gin, Tonic Water, Lemon

black russian in environmentblack russian in environment

Black Russian

Black Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cherry

bellini in environmentbellini in environment

Bellini

Bellini

Absolut Vodka, Peach Puree, Champagne

caipirinha   in environmentcaipirinha   in environment

Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Cachaca, Simple Syrup, Lime

irish coffee in environmentirish coffee in environment

Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee

Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Brown Sugar, Cream

mint julep in environmentmint julep in environment

Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Bucks Fizz

Bucks Fizz

Champagne, Orange Juice

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Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger

Absolut Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice

100 old fashioned in environment100 old fashioned in environment

100 Old Fashioned

100 Old Fashioned

Absolut 100, Orange Liqueur, Amontillado Sherry, Orange