There are dozens of Sassy water recipes, and they differ from each other by only one ingredient. And this is exactly why Sassy water is so popular—because everyone can adjust it to their own taste and desired effect. Here, we present you the basic recipe, which was put together a few years ago by Cynthia Sass. In 2014, Sass was named the best nutritionist in the USA according to New York Times journalists. She is the author of several mega-successful bestsellers, a millionaire, and a nutritional consultant to athletes, artists, and celebrities. But the secret of her success is actually the water itself.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of water
  
• 5 centimeters of ginger root
  
• a bunch of fresh mint
  
• 1 medium cucumber
  
• 1 lemon

Preparation:

Wash all the ingredients thoroughly under running water. Because you’ll be using them with the peel, make sure they are truly organic. If not, soak them in vinegar for 10 minutes and then rinse. Next, cut all the ingredients into cubes and place them in a glass pitcher. Pour water over them and let the mixture sit overnight.

You don’t need to mix or squeeze anything, as the nutrients will naturally infuse into the water from the ingredients.

The next day, it’s important to drink all 8 cups, but not all at once. Spread the amount of water throughout the day, and we recommend that during this time you don’t drink any other beverages, not even fruit smoothies.

As mentioned, there are many variations of the basic recipe. If you don’t like the taste of ginger, you can use horseradish. For a stronger flavor, use chili. Red pepper is also very healthy. Instead of lemon, you can use grapefruit, which adds a great twist to the flavor and improves nutritional value. For a slightly sweeter option, use orange...

Finally, an interesting tip: If you want to speed up weight loss and at the same time boost your immune system and blood health, before your last cup of Sassy water, eat a spoonful of olive oil mixed with a finely chopped clove of garlic. Drink the Sassy water after this mixture, and then quickly go to bed so you won’t be tempted by hunger.