21st Birthday Gift Ideas

A 21st birthday is a really big deal. We can all remember waiting impatiently to turn 16 then 18 and finally 21. The 21st birthday is the last birthday that gives you certain freedoms and right. Of course at 21 we are talking about the right to drink. This can be a difficult birthday to buy a present for as the 21st birthday gift ideas mark freedom and adulthood. You could go out and buy your friend or family member a bottle of alcohol but what fun is that and it does not set a very good example. Here are a few tips for gift giving for someone's 21st birthday.

As a funny gift you can always put together the hang over gift basket. A basket filled with all the secret items to help one get over that hang over. This 21st birthday gift idea is not blatantly handing them alcohol but it does somewhat support drinking. A few items that should be included are aspirin, bottled water and one of those eye covers for sleeping in the night after that big party.

Another humorous 21st birthday gift idea is a book. Not just any book but one that includes a 101 drinking games. These games can be played with or without alcohol and are a lot of fun. This can help keep your friend or loved one drinking at home and out of the bars. This can promote safer drinking practices. Another book that is great for the 21 year old is book of mixology recipes.

For the ultimate 21 year old birthday present buy your friend a bar set. This usually includes a shaker and bar tools. You can add the ingredients to your favorite drink too if you like.

No matter what your views of drinking are a 21 year old on their birthday is most likely thinking about alcohol. A gift in that direction is completely appropriate but if this makes you uncomfortable consider giving the gift of a ride. You can buy gift cards for public transportation to ensure your friend or loved one never drives drunk.