Cure for the Summertime Blues

I made this recipe up all by myself. I'm proud of it--it approaches a Craigie cocktail in taste and strength.

Step 1: Puree one half a large peeled cucumber

Step 2: Dump puree in a large shaker. Add a tablespoon or so of roughly chopped, bruised fresh rosemary, a generous splash of lemon, and a heaping spoonful of fine sugar, and stir.

Step 3: Add a few shots-worth of gin (Hendrick's complements the herb and cucumber combo best) and some ice.

Step 4: Shake until your arms fall off. Keep a tight grip on the top, so as to not have expensive gin explode all over your kitchen.

Step 5: Pour into martini glasses garnished with a cucumber slice and a sprig of rosemary.

Step 6: Don't gulp it down. 'Tis potent stuff.