COLD SUMMER DRINK WEEK: MINT, CUCUMBER AND VODKA COCKTAILS

Admit it. You're parched. How could you not be in this horrific heatwave? This week, we'll share recipes for cold drinks -- both adult and otherwise -- that will help quench your thirst. Today's recipes comes from Martha Stewart's website.

INGREDIENTS

2 English cucumbers
Small ice cubes
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
4 oz. (1/2 cup) vodka
1 oz. (2 tablespoons) Cointreau

For directions on assembling this recipe, follow this link.