Skinny Cocktails That are Perfect to Drink at the Pool or Beach

by Cascade Ice on May 22, 2020

Now that temperatures are heating up all over the U.S., it’s time to spend some time by the pool or at the beach (or any body of water, for that matter!) And what better way to relax and hydrate than a skinny cocktail made with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water? Here are just a few that will take your imagination to blue waters and sandy beaches!

 

Grapefruit Negroni Fizz

Ice 

1/2 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) gin 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) Campari

Lemon peel twist

Fill any glass with ice, add Cascade Ice, gin, and Campari; stir to blend. Garnish with lemon peel twist. 

 

Pina Colada Sparkler

Ice

2 Tbsp. pineapple juice 

1/4 cup (2 oz.) light rum 

1/4 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut 

Fresh pineapple

Stir together pineapple juice, rum, and Cascade Ice in an ice-filled glass. Garnish with fresh pineapple slices.

 

Sunrise on the Beach

Ice 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) grenadine 

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz.) tequila 

6 tablespoons orange juice 

1/4 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Orange Mango

Maraschino cherry 

Fill a tall glass with ice; add grenadine. Top with tequila, orange juice, and Cascade Ice, stir. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

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Healthy Organic Ginger Lime Margaritas made with Cascade Ice Water

by Cascade Ice on May 1, 2020

Margaritas just scream sunshine and warm weather. There is something about the flavor combinations that make you feel as if you’re on vacation on a beach somewhere. As temperatures heat up across the country, many of us will be looking for a cool beverage to enjoy! This recipe is a different twist on the classic, using Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in our Ginger Lime flavor for a quick, easy and low-calorie way to kick back and enjoy the warmer temperatures. Check out our simple, yet healthy recipe below and remember to share photos!

2 oz. tequila

1 oz. orange liqueur or St Germain

1 oz. lime juice

½ oz. ginger juice 

5 oz. Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Ginger Lime

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and combine all the ingredients except for the Cascade Ice, and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a large glass filled with more ice, top with Cascade Ice, and garnish with a lime wedge or jalapeno for extra spice. Enjoy!

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Skinny Cocktail Ideas to put a “Spring” in your Step

by Cascade Ice on April 2, 2020

We’re all juggling a lot while staying home right now – working, trying to stay sane, and for some of us – working on staying on track with our health goals. And with all the things to manage, Happy Hour some days just can’t come fast enough! If you’re looking for some cocktail ideas that won’t derail your healthy lifestyle goals, look no further than our new Spring-inspired cocktail ideas that are all low-sugar and low-calorie. You can even leave out the alcohol to make “mocktails” instead!

 

Raspberry Gin Spring Fling

1 cup raspberries 

1 cup of Cascade Ice Water in Black Raspberry

1.5 ounces of gin

1 teaspoon of honey 

2 tablespoons of lime juice 

Mint leaves for garnish (if desired)

 

Place raspberries at the bottom of a cocktail glass, add the honey and lime juice. Muddle the raspberries, then add gin. Top with crushed or cubed ice and add Cascade Ice Water to the top, adding mint leaves for garnish (if desired). Serve!

 

Grapefruit Rosé Spritzer

1 cup of Rosé

1 cup of Cascade Ice Water in Pink Grapefruit 

Fresh Grapefruit slices

Combine Rosé and Cascade Ice Water together in a champagne flute, add a grapefruit slice as garnish. Easy, delicious and refreshing!  

 

Paloma Sunshine Slush

2 cups of ice

3 ounces of grapefruit juice 

3 ounces of pomegranate Juice

1.5 ounces of tequila

1 cup of Cascade Ice Water in Lemon Lime 

Fresh basil leaves

In a blender, combine ice, grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice and tequila. Blend until slushy, and spoon the mixture into a glass of your choice, topping it with the Cascade Ice Water. Garnish with a basil leaf before serving. Sip and enjoy!

 

What are your favorite cocktails to make in the Spring? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo with us! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with Cascade Ice Tropical Shamrock Punch!

by Cascade Ice on March 18, 2020

What if you could find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day while gathering with friends to welcome Spring? You can! And we have just the drink recipe for you, which you can even make without alcohol, if you desire. Make this green sparkling punch recipe your signature cocktail for a party with a tasty combination of zero-calorie Cascade Ice Water, pineapple vodka and strawberry liqueur!

If you’re not Irish, don’t let that stop you from celebrating – you can host an Irish themed cocktail party and serve this green punch as your signature drink (and even remind guests that it’s a low-sugar and low-calorie cocktail!)

Last but not least, make sure to jazz up the presentation of this punch to the next level when serving your guests. Pour punch into glasses and place them on a gold tray and surround them with gold coins (found at any dollar store). You could even make a “rainbow” out of colorful ribbons and make it a backdrop for your serving table. 

 

Cascade Ice Tropical Shamrock Punch

4 oz Strawberry flavored liqueur 

4 oz Pineapple flavored vodka

4 bottles of Cascade Ice Water in Kiwi Strawberry  

Green food coloring (if desired, for a darker green punch)

1 cup of ice

*To make without alcohol, simply swap the strawberry liqueur with crushed fresh strawberries, and switch the vodka for pineapple juice.

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl of your choice, and make sure each element is cold when ready to serve. Add extra ice if desired. Mix, and serve into cocktail glasses with a fun garnish, such as gold edible sprinkles or a faux shamrock. Enjoy!

What’s your go-to drink for St. Patrick’s Day? Will you be trying out this recipe? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.