Cruel summer cure: Seasonal cocktails

As I write this, the United States is in the midst of a heat wave. Here in "River City" we can't even cool off in the James because of the E. coli levels. Corn is literally popping off the stalks in corn fields, and D.C. broke a heat record on Monday. On days when turning on the oven feels like an act of aggression, I munch on watermelon, cheese and Ritz crackers. It's a comforting family tradition that goes back generations, but it's not enough. I look around me. The dog is antsy from missing out on walks and my...