Cucumber Lemon Mint Water with Fresh Ginger

Sassi water is a lightly flavored infused drink made with cucumber, lemon, mint and ginger.

By Savva LoginovUpdated
Total 4 hr 15 minMakes 8 cups
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Sassi water is a lightly flavored infused drink made with cucumber, lemon, mint and ginger. It is refreshing when thoroughly chilled, but it is not a detox or weight-loss treatment. Slice the produce thinly, steep it in cold water and strain or serve over ice within a day for the cleanest flavor. Rinse cucumber, lemon and mint under clean running water; scrub lemon skin well. Cut cucumber and lemon into thin rounds; finely grate the ginger. Add produce, mint and ginger to a clean 2-litre pitcher and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours so the flavors infuse. Stir, pour over ice if desired and strain out the produce after serving.

Cucumber Lemon Mint Water with Fresh Ginger

Recipe card

Cucumber Lemon Mint Water with Fresh Ginger

Prep 15 minCook 0 minTotal 4 hr 15 minYield 8 cups
Only numbered ingredient amounts change.

Equipment: Knife, cutting board, measuring tools and a suitable pot, skillet or oven

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash produce

    Rinse cucumber, lemon and mint under clean running water; scrub lemon skin well.

  2. Slice

    Cut cucumber and lemon into thin rounds; finely grate the ginger.

  3. Infuse

    Add produce, mint and ginger to a clean 2-litre pitcher and pour in cold water.

  4. Chill

    Cover and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours so the flavors infuse.

  5. Serve

    Stir, pour over ice if desired and strain out the produce after serving.

How to tell when it is ready

Stir, pour over ice if desired and strain out the produce after serving.

Tips

  • Rinse cucumber, lemon and mint under clean running water.
  • Cut cucumber and lemon into thin rounds.
  • Add produce, mint and ginger to a clean 2-litre pitcher and pour in cold water.
  • Cover and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours so the flavors infuse.

Troubleshooting

  • If flavor is too strong, dilute with cold water.
  • If bitter, remove lemon slices earlier next time.

Substitutions

  • Skip ginger for a milder infusion.
  • Use lime in place of lemon.

Variations

  • Add a few orange slices with the lemon.
  • Use basil leaves instead of mint.

Serving suggestions

  • Pour over ice with a mint sprig.
  • Serve with a light lunch.
  • Add extra cucumber slices to each glass.
  • Offer chilled in a clear pitcher.

Make ahead

Measure the ingredients in advance and prepare the components described in the steps. Refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard remaining infused water after that.

Storage

Refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard remaining infused water after that.

Food safety

Wash produce and keep the pitcher refrigerated; do not leave cut fruit water at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know sassi water with cucumber, lemon and mint is ready?

Stir, pour over ice if desired and strain out the produce after serving.

How should I store sassi water with cucumber, lemon and mint?

Refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard remaining infused water after that.

Pour over ice with a mint sprig. Refrigerate and use within 24 hours; discard remaining infused water after that.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

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