Watermelon Agua Fresca with a Secret Ingredient

Aguas frescas are classic Mexican drinks. They can be made with a range of fruits, vegetables, and even flowers or grains. As the seasons change, these drinks shift in color and texture and, of course, flavor. Watermelon agua fresca was an easy choice for summer sipping.

And the secret ingredient? It’s iced kratom tea.

If you know Top Tree well, this isn’t all that surprising. But if you’re new to kratom tea, you should know that this recipe is special amongst all the agua fresca recipes out there. The kratom tea adds a mind & body boost that is perfect for a hot summer afternoon.

Related: 18 Things Kratom Tea is Good For: Beginner Guide

Watermelong Agua Fresca with Functional Tea

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 2 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups concentrated kratom iced tea (see large batch kratom recipe)
• 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 1 tbsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime)
• Optional: 5-10 large mint leaves, plus sprigs of mint for garnish
• Optional: 2-4 tbsp sweetener or flavored syrup of choice

Directions

1. Add watermelon, tea concentrate, lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener (if using) to a blender.
2. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with sprigs of mint.

Notes

• Tea Type: We recommend making your watermelon agua fresca with Uplift white vein kratom tea bags or Balance green vein kratom tea bags. These options are typically energizing, so if you’re looking for a pick-me-up on a sweltering summer day, they’re fantastic choices.
• Flavors: Watermelon’s sweetness balances out kratom tea’s bitterness really well, but it never hurts to add more flavor—add other frozen fruits, a flavored syrup, or even a bit of basil into the blender with your tea and watermelon. Some flavored syrups that would go really well in this recipe include raspberry, green apple, or coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 57 kcal  |  Total Fat: 0.3 grams  |  Saturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Trans Fat: 0 grams  |  Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Monounsaturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Cholesterol: 0 milligrams  |  Sodium: 2 milligrams  |  Total Carbohydrates: 14 grams  |  Dietary Fiber: 0.6 grams  |  Sugars: 11.6 grams  |  Protein: 1.2 grams

Approximate nutrition info for 1 serving with 1 tbsp flavored syrup:

Calories: 102 kcal  |  Total Fat: 0.3 grams  |  Saturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Trans Fat: 0 grams  |  Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Monounsaturated Fat: 0 grams  |  Cholesterol: 0 milligrams  |  Sodium: 2 milligrams  |  Total Carbohydrates: 26 grams  |  Dietary Fiber: 0.6 grams  |  Sugars: 23.6 grams  |  Protein: 1.2 grams

Summer Sips Like the Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca

Love the watermelon agua fresca with kratom tea? Here are the fruity, bright kratom tea recipes we recommend trying next.

• Non-alcoholic kratom sangria: a party-perfect drink. You can even swap out the fruit in the recipe with your seasonal favorites
• Kratom mojito mocktail: an easy evening treat that, like the watermelon agua fresca, is bursting with mint and lime flavor
• Peach and mango kratom iced tea with holy basil and sage: an antioxidant powerhouse with uncommon (but delicious) flavors that will intrigue your taste buds

Cheers to better brewing!