Our Cascade Ice Winter Breeze Skinny Cocktail will Keep You Warm on a Cold Day

by Cascade Ice on January 21, 2021

Have you ever had a classic “Sea Breeze” cocktail made popular in the 1980’s? It was famous for its simple mix of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice, and boasted a distinct sweet yet tart flavor. Like most cocktails, it has been adapted over time to include different ingredients, and we’d like to think that our version is the best yet! 

This take on the classic Sea Breeze cocktail can be enjoyed any time of the year, and is a lower-calorie, lower-sugar version that still has delectable, crisp flavors that remind us of warmer temperatures.

The key to making this drink is to strike the perfect balance between sweet and sour, so we use Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit to make an even more bubbly and refreshing version of the popular cocktail. If you prefer a mocktail, use more sparkling water in place of the vodka. Using gin is also a great option if you prefer, you can substitute the vodka for gin. Read on for the full recipe and enjoy!

Cascade Ice Winter Breeze Skinny Cocktail

1.5 oz vodka (substitute with gin, if desired)

3 oz low-sugar cranberry juice

2 oz of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit

3-5 drops of grapefruit bitters (for a sweeter taste, if desired)

Ice

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients together and stir well.

Garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit

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This Holiday Lemon-Lime Rita will Keep you Warm this Winter

by Cascade Ice on December 18, 2020

Baby it’s cold outside! And we’re in for a long winter of staying home and staying safe, so what better way to enjoy the little things in the comfort of your own home than a delicious cocktail? Traditionally considered a “summer” drink, this Holiday version of our Lemon-Lime margarita will have you feeling the warmth this holiday season and dreaming of 2021 beach vacations and sunny getaways!

Read on to find out how easy it is to whip up this low-calorie, low-sugar cocktail that can even be made into a “mocktail” by leaving out the tequila!

Cascade Ice Holiday Lemon-Lime Margarita

1.5 ounces of clear tequila

1 ounce of fresh cranberry juice

.5 ounces of lemon juice

Fresh cranberries

2 ounces of Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Lemon Lime

Lime and/or lemon wedges for garnish

Ice

Combine first four ingredients in a shaker with ice, pour contents into glass of choice, top with Cascade Ice and garnish with lemon and lime wedges. Optional: Top the glass with several fresh cranberries for a little more sweetness, and a touch of beautiful holiday color! Enjoy!

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Try this Lemon Gobble Gimlet for a Festive Thanksgiving

by Cascade Ice on November 25, 2020

It’s Thanksgiving time! Although times are uncertain this year, some people may be traveling and some have chosen to stay home, you can guarantee that everyone will be looking forward to some delicious foods and beverages no matter where they are!

While the usual suspects will most likely be at the Thanksgiving table, like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce – you may be stumped when it comes to coming up with a unique cocktail idea to serve your friends and family that will complement the meal perfectly. Look no further than our Cascade Ice Lemon Gobble Gimlet – a simple, low-calorie, and low-sugar cocktail that can be made with or without alcohol and enjoyed before or after the big feast. Check out our quick and easy recipe below!

Cascade Ice Lemon Gobble Gimlet

2 1/2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1 ounce of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade flavor 

Fresh lemon cut into thin slices for garnish 

Combine the first 3 ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass (preferably an “old fashioned” glass) onto ice. Top off with Cascade Ice and garnish with a lemon slice. Enjoy!What’s your favorite Thanksgiving cocktail? Tell us in the comments below or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Have a Haunted Happy Hour with our Spooky Champagne Bellini

by Cascade Ice on October 30, 2020

It’s spooky season! What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a simple, low-calorie, low-sugar cocktail recipe that fits the spooky vibe perfectly with its blood red color! This four-ingredient drink is the perfect combination of tart, sweet and bubbly. See below for our Halloween-inspired cocktail that is quick and easy to make and delightful to sip.

Cascade Ice Spooky Champagne Bellini

1 ounce cherry syrup (can be from maraschino cherry jar or in your local grocer’s cocktail aisle)

5 sweet cherries or other fruit garnish

2 ounces champagne or sparkling wine chilled

2 oz. of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water  in Wild Berry or Cherry Limeade

Pour syrup into champagne flute or wine glass first, followed by champagne and Cascade Ice Water, then drop fruit into glass and garnish with fruit if you desire. Make it even more “spooky” with dry ice or plastic spiders on the glass. Happy Halloween!Do you have a favorite Halloween recipe? Tell us in the comments below or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.