By Rose Kennedy

Get in the patriotic spirit with some spirited All-American cocktails and the fireworks won't get all the oohs and ahs. FineLiving.com searched from sea to shining sea for recipes just right for celebrating the 4th of July, Labor Day or Memorial Day.

Bar chefs and mixologists from Boston to Seattle shared red, white and blue creations from shooters to martinis and one white-chocolatey after-dinner drink. Others drew on All-American ingredients like Makers Mark, fresh oranges and ripe red strawberries to give the drinks patriotic flair and our recipe for Artillery punch comes straight from the files of a retired Brigadier General.

So share a little national pride at your picnic, potluck or party boat. You'll love cocktails American-style!

First All-American Cocktail: Boston Pops Martini

Photos by Rose Kennedy except where noted otherwise