Simplifying $\cos(\frac{2\pi n}{3}), n \in \mathbb{Z}$ to an alternating series

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I'm trying to simplify the function $\cos\left(\frac{2\pi n}{3}\right)$ for integer $n$ into some sort of alternating series expression. For reference, I know that $\cos(\pi n)$ can be written as: $$ \cos(\pi n) = (-1)^n, \quad n\in\mathbb{Z}. $$

And when graphing $\cos\left(\dfrac{2\pi n }{3}\right)$, it can be clearly seen that its value alternates between $1$ and $-\frac{1}{2}$, with two occurrences of -$\frac{1}{2}$ for every occurrence of $1$.

How can I simplify this, if it is even possible? Also, if anyone can point me to somewhere I can read more about this topic, I would very much be interested.