Celeb Hot Spot Nobu Debuts Chia Cocktail That Packs a Healthy Punch

Popular sushi spot is now serving a specialty drink made with the same seeds used in Chia Pets

By Jeanette Batur Jan 09, 2013 1:41 AMTags
Lemon Chia Fizz Drink at NobuNobu, Getty Images; WireImage; SIPA; AP

Hey Chia Pet owners: Your sprouted shelf decor is jam-packed with powerful nutrients!

While the chia seeds may end up looking pretty ridiculous when we grow them out of a giant Scooby-Doo head, they are crazy good for you! In fact, they're a better source of omega-3 than salmon and they're also full of fiber, protein, antioxidants and minerals.

But don't fret, you don't have to steal the seeds from your favorite little foliage friend.

Mamma Chia is incorporating these super seeds into their delicious juices with nine flavors ranging from coconut mango and kiwi lime to cranberry lemonade and more!  

And now for the best news of all—celeb hotspot Nobu is now serving a "Lemon Chia Fizz" cocktail that mixes one of Mamma Chia's drinks in the recipe, so now you can pump yourself full of your vitamins and other nutrients while you indulge in a decadent adult beverage.

Plus, as you're enjoying your drinks at Nobu, you might just bump into some of the sushi spot's celeb fans, which include: Brooke Burke, Paris Hilton, Halle Berry, Rihanna and more.

But if you aren't lucky enough to live near one of Nobu's 26 locations, you can now create this delicious cocktail in the comfort of your own home!

LEMON CHIA FIZZ
Servings: 1
3 lemon wedges
3/4 ounces simple syrup
2 ounces Meyer Lemon Sake
Chambord
Louis Roederer Champagne
Mamma Chia, blackberry hibiscus flavor
Chia seeds for garnish
Muddle three lemon wedges, add Lemon Sake, shake and strain into champagne glass.
Add Mamma Chia blackberry hibiscus, then top with champagne and splash of Chambord. Garnish with chia seeds and serve in a champagne glass.

Go ahead, give it a try—as long as you're of drinking age!—and let us know what you think.

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