Fourth of July Cocktails

Nothing says "I love my country and freedom" like a festive cocktail!  So, if you are planning on entertaining this 4th of July and are wondering what to serve your patriotic peeps, here are a few fun suggestions: Festive Party Jello Shots Dissolve 1 cup hot water into 1 pack (3 ounces) of jello. Add 1 cup of spirit (or ¾ cup spirit and ¼ cup flavored liqueur).  Pour into ice molds or small plastic containers.  Refrigerate. Yankee Doodle CandyCreated by Natalie Bovis, TheLiquidMuse.com½ ounce lime juice1 ounce pineapple juice1 ounce mango juice1 ounce vodka½ ounce grenadineGarnish: Pop RocksRim a champagne flute with Pop Rocks.  Set aside.  Combine juices and vodka, shake well with ice, then gently strain into the glass.  Drizzle in grenadine, allowing it to sink to the bottom, creating a layered effect.  Betsy RossBy Natalie Bovis, TheLiquidMuse.com1 ounce coconut juice1 ounce vodka (or coconut flavored rum)¾ ounce cream½ ounce blue curacaoGarnish: 3 cherries on a skewerShake coconut juice, vodka and cream with ice.  Strain into a martini glass.  Drizzle in blue curacao, allowing it to sink to the bottom, creating a layered effect.  Lay cherry skewer across the rim of the glass.