This year the calendar gods have granted us with one of the best holiday-weekend combinations: the Fourth of July is on a Saturday. What's more 'merica than the weekend? Not much, but a strong contender would have to be themed cocktails, so let's UNITE the two for a powerful STATEment on the celebration of freedom! Here's ten drinks that'll help you earn your stars and stripes.* Have a safe and fun Fourth of July, and remember to drink responsibly! *Most of these recipes call for simple syrup. To make it, mix one part sugar, one part water, heat it up in a saucepan to boil, and then remove from heat, and put it in some container. I've used an old olive oil bottle.