If you’re hosting a Fourth of July cookout this year then you’ve likely already spent some time planning appetizers, picking side dishes to fill out your spread and whipping up at least one patriotic dessert. But no Independence Day celebration is complete without a cocktail or two—which is why we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. You’ll find easy-to-mix drinks full of summery flavor as well as festive sips that feature plenty of red, white and blue. We’ve even included these fun gelatin shots, flavored with Blue Curaçao and grenadine. The patriotic theme is finished with a cloud of whipped cream and a flag-inspired topper.

This classic cocktail combines vodka with a heady kick of fresh ginger and tonic water. It's traditional to serve these summer refreshers in copper cups, but they'll be popular no matter what glasses you choose to serve them in.

Get the sensation of fireworks in your mouth with this simple cocktail that features Pop Rocks-coated rims.

Ree Drummond's rendition of a classic summer cocktail replaces the more obscure orgeat with almond-flavored syrup used in coffee shops, which is easier to find. Go all-out with an extravagant tropical garnish.