Make Sassy Water
Sassy water is spruced up water named by Prevention magazine in honor of its inventor Cynthia Sass, who created it for the "Flat Belly Diet". It's water with a vibe, and it tastes a great deal better than ordinary water. As well as having almost no calories, the ginger content actually helps to calm your digestive system. Making sassy water at home is a cinch and it might even be something the rest of your family gets excited about. This article provides two possible sassy water recipes, one following Cynthia Sass' original version and one focused on mandarins and other herbal ingredients.
Contents
Ingredients
Cynthia Sass' sassy water:
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- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 medium lemon, sliced thinly
- 12 fresh mint leaves – try to obtain spearmint leaves but other mint leaves will work too; choose small ones
Refreshing "sassy" water:
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- 1 medium mandarin or tangerine, sliced thinly
- 4 fresh pineapple sage leaves
- 8 fresh lemon verbena leaves
- 12 fresh mint leaves, small
Steps
Cynthia Sass' sassy water
- Wash the citrus fruit before slicing.
- Pour the water into a pitcher or large jug.
- Add the plant ingredients. Cover the pitcher and place in the refrigerator. Leave overnight to infuse the flavors.
- Drink the water the next day. If you're drinking this as part of a diet, follow the diet instructions. Otherwise, just enjoy this refreshing drink throughout the day.
Refreshing sassy water
- Wash the citrus fruit before slicing.
- Pour the water into a pitcher or large jug.
- Add the plant ingredients. Tear the leaves just a little to help release their flavor. Cover the pitcher and place in the refrigerator. Leave overnight to infuse the flavors.
- Drink the next day as required.
Tips
- Try to find organic or non sprayed citrus fruit. If not, use a vegetable or fruit wash before slicing the fruit for the drink.
- Use herbal leaves that you know have not been sprayed (pick from your own garden or buy culinary or organic herbs).
Things You'll Need
- Large pitcher or jug
- Lid, pitcher cover or kitchen wrap to cover
- Glasses for serving
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Sources and Citations
- First recipe adapted from http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/flat-belly-diet/flat-belly-diet-and-sassy-water.
