20 Best 21st Birthday Gift Ideas 2023

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Cheers to them on their 21st! 🥂

Turning 21 is a huge milestone in a young person's life, so when the big day comes around, it's time to celebrate. The party, however, wouldn't be complete without a birthday gift they'll cherish. To that end, we found plenty for you to choose from, including fun and celebratory alcohol-related finds, cozy gifts, kitchen gifts, and more.

Not all of these gifts are just for fun; some are practical as well. That's because by 21, they may still be missing totally essential adult items like an air fryer (duh!), an heirloom-quality cast iron pan, and a colorful tool kit for when they have to play Ms. or Mr. Fix-It. No matter which gift you choose, they're sure to love it. Cheers to them on their 21st birthday! 🥂

After you toast them, it's time to celebrate with a delicious birthday cake! This bestseller features six layers of vanilla cake baked with colorful sugar confetti, filled and frosted with retro-blue buttercream vanilla frosting. It's made from scratch, too, with no added preservatives and only the best ingredients, including whole milk, creamy butter, fresh eggs, all-purpose flour, and more.

Make them feel even more special with this 21st birthday-themed sash and crown set. It also comes with a pearl pin and a cute cupcake topper.

They can protect their hairstyle with this trendy shower cap featuring a luxurious satin lining. The unique open back design ensures a secure and comfortable fit for most hair types and lengths.

A bluetooth speaker is a must for music lovers of all ages. They'll take this portable one with them everywhere so they can play their favorite songs on all of their adventures.

Whipping up birthday drinks will be easier than ever with the help of these celebratory sugar cubes. Just drop one in any beverage and wait for the magic to happen. Then add a dash of the included sprinkles for the perfect finishing touch.

This one is for all the gamers out there. This 21st birthday-themed gift is sure to knock their socks off! 😉

Don't let guests go home empty handed! You can order these custom glass champagne flutes for everyone to take home as favors.

Upgrade their sweatpants to these supremely soft bamboo joggers. They're super cozy but polished enough to wear for casual outings or running errands.

Their first shot is sure to be a sweet one with these edible "glasses" made from chocolate chip, double chocolate, churro, and red velvet cookies.

This personalized book celebrates all the special moments and milestones of their life so far. Best of all, it can be made in mere minutes!

This is a great gift for any young man or woman who's turning 21. It's an adjustable bracelet made from imitation black onyx beads and tiger's eye, and it comes on a card with a heartfelt message about their big milestone birthday.

Help them start their home bar in style with this mixology wall art. In addition to being pretty, it also includes real recipes for popular cocktails.

Welcome to adulthood, now here's your air fryer! This versatile kitchen gadget will help make any meal or snack easier and healthier.

Congratulate them on being "fabulous and finally 21" with this custom candle featuring the year they were born. It smells like bubbly champagne and sparkling berries—yum!

Whether they're already a plant parent or this is their first one, they'll love watching this gift grow right along with them.

Take them back to the year they were born with this jumbo birthday card highlighting all the big moments and trends of the time. They might be surprised to learn these fun facts!

This multitasking pan does it all: grills, sears, braises, fries, roasts, bakes, broils, stews. It's made from heirloom-quality cast iron so it will last them through graduation and beyond.

Ms. or Mr. Fix-It will appreciate this affordable tool kit with all of the essentials, including a hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, a tape measure, and more. It comes in this pretty pink shade and six other colors.

If they'd rather sip on a beer than champagne, they'll love this beer brewing kit. It comes with everything they need for making IPAs, including hops sourced from the Yakima Valley in Washington.

Dating in your 20s is...well, a learning experience. Get a leg-up (and a laugh!) with this hilarious book filled with red flags, tips, success stories, and quizzes!

Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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