The Sassy Water Recipe
2 liters water (about 8½ c) 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 med cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 med lemon, thinly sliced 12 sm spearmint leaves We call this Sassy Water, in honor of its creator, former Prevention nutrition director Cynthia Sass, and because it’s a heck of a lot perkier than plain old water. But the ingredients aren’t just for flavor: The ginger also helps calm and soothe your GI tract. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. MORE: 25 Delicious Sassy Water Variations
