Fall Apple Cider Chia Fresca
Author: 
Recipe type: beverage
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4
 
Refreshing fall-inspired chia fresca cocktails.
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup Bob's Red Mill Chia Seeds
  • 16 ounces apple cider
  • 8 ounces pomegranate juice
  • 4.5 ounces vodka (optional)
  • Crushed ice
Instructions
  1. In a large measuring cup, stir chia seeds into the water. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes until a gel forms. Stir in the apple cider, pomegranate juice, and rum.
  2. Place crushed ice into four large glasses (or mason jars). Divide the apple cider mixture between the glasses. Top with ginger beer. Stir and drink.
Notes
Can be made 3-4 days in advance and stored in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Variations:
-Substitute rum or bourbon for vodka
-Substitute sparkling or hard cider for apple cider, or add ginger beer for a fizzy variation
-Substitute cranberry juice for pomegranate juice
Recipe by Cafe Johnsonia at https://cafejohnsonia.com/2016/10/fall-apple-cider-chia-fresca.html