| Everyone is entitled to a happy 21st birthday. Turning | | | | barrier's been crossed. If you want this to be the |
| 21 is a special birthday, the last in a line of special | | | | beginning of a long fun journey, take some time to |
| birthdays. Turning 16 celebrates coming of age, | | | | experiment and see what you really like. There is so |
| turning 18 celebrates entering adulthood | | | | much to choose from, beers from all over the world |
| responsibilities like voting and entering contracts, | | | | that come in light and dark flavors, ales, lagers, |
| turning 21 is the last birthday where you get more | | | | pilsners, and stouts, red and white wines, dessert |
| privileges and responsibilities, and you can enter the | | | | wines (I highly recommend the Bavarian Ice Wine), |
| legal world of drinking. | | | | ports, liquors and liqueurs, and creams and flavors. |
| Because this day is so special, you shouldn't let it slip | | | | There also are a ton of things you can mix in to |
| by unnoticed. Here are a few tips and tricks to | | | | make a unique and delicious drinking experience like |
| having a great and creative 21st birthday. | | | | juices, sodas, coffee, water, salt and sugar. Special |
| 1. Free Drinks! We all know you underage soon-to-be | | | | adult beverages never lose their excitement if you |
| 21-year-olds out there haven't been to a bar yet, so | | | | have one that you love! |
| you might not know some of the perks of your 21st | | | | 3. Get out of the bar! You can also go someplace |
| birthday. Most bars and taverns offer a "well drink" or | | | | unexpected for your 21st birthday and still get to |
| draft beer on the house for birthday visitors just | | | | flash your ID. You haven't had a complete restaurant |
| turning 21. A well drink is a drink that uses cheap, | | | | experience until you get to order the house special |
| non-brand liquors. For sensitive taste buds, cranberry | | | | with your meal. A trip to the renaissance festival will |
| and vodka will taste great no matter what kind of | | | | be a great way to try out some old fashioned mead. |
| vodka they use. | | | | You can tour a local winery or a microbrewery. See |
| 2. Variety! If you are eager to flash your brand new | | | | how these great drinks are made, try some samples, |
| ID, going out to a couple of pubs can make for a | | | | and support local businesses. Or you can find a movie |
| great night out, as long as you make sure you have | | | | theater near you that serves alcohol and go catch a |
| a safe ride home. But for those of you who don't like | | | | great movie. |
| to live out on the town, a quick stop to the liquor | | | | If you're coming close to a 21st birthday, there are |
| store for a party at home can be just as rewarding. | | | | no limits to how you can celebrate your big day. The |
| A 21st birthday is fun and exciting, getting to do | | | | only things that matter are that you have fun and |
| something for the first time, but you may find that | | | | stay safe. |
| drinking loses some of its excitement once that legal | | | | |
