Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

by Cascade Ice on October 16, 2020

Need a cocktail recipe that will warm you up and satisfy a few of your closest friends or family? This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and sweet cranberries, along with warm fall spices. It’s a perfect way to end a day of pumpkin patch visiting or apple picking while officially welcoming the Autumn season!

Not only can you make a big batch in advance and store it in your fridge (make sure to have the champagne on hand when you’re ready!) but it’s also low-sugar and low-calories. You could even make it without the alcohol for an even lighter version, and add more Cascade Ice Sparkling Water! We simply can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than with a glass of this sparkling sangria. Cheers!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

Bottle of Chardonnay

Bottle of Champagne or prosecco

1/2 cup ginger simple syrup 

1 1/2 cups apple cider

2 bottles of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate 

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

2 apples, thinly sliced

2 cups of fresh cranberries

1 orange, thinly sliced 

Combine all the ingredients except the champagne, Cascade Ice and garnishes in a large pitcher and stir. Chill the concoction for at least 10 hours. Store the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours. When you’re ready to serve, pour the bottle of prosecco and bottles of Cascade Ice into the sangria and pour in glass of your choice, garnished with apple and orange slices, and topped with fresh cranberries.

Have you ever made a sangria before? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Welcome the Fall Season with our Pumpkin Citrus Cider!

by Cascade Ice on September 25, 2020

It’s that time of year again! It’s officially fall, which means you can dig out your favorite sweater, look for falling leaves, and whip up everything pumpkin-flavored in celebration of the season. One of our favorite things to do when the weather starts turning cooler outside is create a new cider drink with our favorite Cascade Ice Sparkling Water flavors. 

You’ll love this take on a classic cider recipe, which includes a citrus twist – perfect for transitioning into Fall. And of course, it’s low-sugar and low-calorie, and can even be made without alcohol!

Cascade Ice Pumpkin Citrus Cider

1.5 oz of Spiced Rum

1/2 oz Allspice liqueur

3 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade 

2 oz pumpkin puree

Fresh lemon for garnish, if desired

Ice 

Put the pumpkin puree in your glass of choice, adding rum and liqueur on top. Mix thoroughly, then add ice. Pour Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade over the top, and garnish with a lemon or lemon peel. Feel free to add fresh lemon juice if you prefer more of a citrus taste. Cheers!

What’s your favorite drink to welcome the fall season? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Enjoy the Last Few Days of Summer with our Summer Fruit Spritzer

by Cascade Ice on September 8, 2020

Photo courtesy Instagram user @styledwildandhangry

With just a few weeks of summer left, now is the time to enjoy some cocktails outside, whether it’s your backyard, a patio, or picnic at the park. And with the warmer temperature comes the desire for a refreshing drink without all the added sugars, syrups and heavy additives and calories. Our friend @StyledWildandHangry whipped up this absolutely delicious cocktail recently and the setup is definitely Martha Stewart-inspired!

See below for a refreshing end-of-summer cocktail that is flavorful, low-calorie and low-sugar. 

Summer Fruit Spritzer

Ice

1 ounce tequila 

1/4 ounce orange liqueur 

3 ounces Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Organic Black Raspberry

Fresh pineapple

Fresh blueberries

Fresh mint

Muddle fresh blueberries, mint and pineapple in desired cocktail glass, adding ice over the top. Pour in tequila and orange liqueur, and top with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water. Gently stir and enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to soak in the last days of summer? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Spice up your Summer with Wild Berry Punch

by Cascade Ice on August 13, 2020

With the start of the school year just around the corner, now is the crucial time of year to hold your summertime parties and backyard barbecues (while practicing social distancing measures, of course!). Our new recipe for Cascade Ice Wild Berry Punch is perfect for celebrations, get-togethers, or even a casual night at home with your close friends and loved ones. It’s a drink that everyone can enjoy and easy to make ahead of time. It’s a delicious, refreshing, and low-sugar blend of strawberry, orange, lemon and pomegranate that will keep you dreaming of summer days in the sunshine! 

Cascade Ice Wild Berry Punch 

8 oz Vodka

2 oz orange liqueur

8 oz pomegranate juice

8 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Wild Berry

4 oz lemonade

4 oz orange juice

1-2 dashes cinnamon

2 cups frozen berries (strawberries preferred, but blueberries and blackberries also work!)

*Note: leave the vodka out of this recipe for a “mocktail”

Combine all ingredients and pour over ice in a punch bowl. Serve in preferred glass and enjoy!

What’s your favorite summer drink for get-togethers? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.