by Cascade Ice on February 3, 2020
This week we’re shining the spotlight with one of our favorite zero-calorie Cascade Ice flavors – Strawberry Lemonade! A sweet, refreshing combination that brings to mind summer memories. Not to mention, strawberries and lemons have been “jazzing” up plain water for decades!
Here are some fun new cocktail recipes that will help you maximize these delicious fruits without sacrificing too many calories or sugar.
Strawberry Shortcake Lemon Cosmo
For a new twist on a classic cocktail, start by filling a shaker halfway with ice. Add ¼ bottle of Cascade Ice Water Strawberry Lemonade, 1.5 ounces of cake-flavored vodka, half an ounce of strawberry liqueur and half an ounce of fresh lemon juice. Shake, pour and serve! Garnish with a fresh lemon slice.
Strawberry Lemonade Refresher
Muddle 2 fresh strawberries in a glass, add one ounce of fresh lemon juice and a small pinch of sugar. Pour 2 ounces of club soda and 2 ounces of Cascade Ice Water Strawberry Lemonade in the glass and stir well. Add ice, and enjoy!
Strawberry Lemon-Lime Margarita
Combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1 ounce of Triple Sec and ¼ bottle of Cascade Ice Water Strawberry Lemonade in a tall glass, stir. Rim a margarita glass with salt and fill with ice. Pour mixture over ice and garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
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by Cascade Ice on January 21, 2020
Popsicles often bring to mind the thought of splashing in a pool and basking in summer sunlight. But popsicles are a refreshing treat you can enjoy all year round, especially when they don’t compromise your health and fitness goals!
Instead of buying store-bought popsicles that are often laden with extra sugar and additives, you can easily make them from the comfort of your own home with the right ingredients. Stop by your local grocery store to purchase popsicle molds (or a quick visit to Amazon.com), and check out the recipes below for ideas on how to make your homemade popsicles both healthy and delectably delicious!
Berry Lemon Dazzle
1 cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Raspberry Lemonade
½ cup of fresh raspberries
2 tbsp of lemon flavored greek yogurt
Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly, fill popsicle molds. Freeze for 3 hours, and enjoy!
Coco Loco Pop
1 cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut
½ cup of chopped pineapple (canned or fresh)
2 tbsp of coconut flavored greek yogurt
Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly, fill popsicle molds. Freeze for 3 hours, and enjoy!
Have you ever made homemade popsicles? Which recipe will you try? Tell us in the comments below, and share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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by Cascade Ice on December 12, 2019
Whether you’re entertaining for family or friends during the holiday season, or simply want something fun and different at the end of a long holiday week, it’s a great idea to have cocktail ideas on hand. Holiday drinks are usually syrupy-sweet and heavy, with a lot of added calories and fat. Why not change it up this holiday season by trying out these ideas for light, refreshing cocktails (and mocktails!) that will put you in the spirit!
Below are two easy-to-create ideas from our friend Amira at Fall Over Fashion:
Cranberry Sangria
Ingredients:
Bottle of red wine
Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate flavor
Rosemary, sugar, and cranberries for garnish
In a pitcher, combine wine, Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate Sparkling Water, and ice. Stir and serve with rosemary, fresh cranberries and for a little more sweetness, sugar on the rim of the glass.
White Christmas
Vodka
Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut flavor
Rosemary, sugar, and lime for garnish.
In a glass, combine two shots of vodka (you can add more if you like it stronger), Cascade Ice Coconut Sparkling Water, ice, and stir! Serve with rosemary and lime. Again, for a little more sweetness and tang add sugar and lime on the rim of the glass.You can easily skip the alcohol and enjoy these drinks with these fun garnish ideas. Will you be entertaining for the holidays? What type of drinks do you plan to serve? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own creation! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
by Cascade Ice on December 4, 2019
It’s National Cookie Day! What better way to celebrate than to whip up a batch of homemade cookies? While sugar tends to be the main ingredient in most cookie recipes, you can get creative with alternatives to make them easier on your diet. Check out our handy list below for some easy baking ingredient alternatives. Happy snacking!
Unsweetened applesauce – Swap one cup of unsweetened applesauce for one cup of sugar to drastically slash fat and calories. Try it in oatmeal cookies!
Honey – If you’re simply looking to lessen the amount of sugar in a recipe, honey is the way to go! Honey is full of nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and won’t send your blood sugar soaring. For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 cup of honey.
Wheat flour – Skipping the traditional white flour used in most cookie recipes and swapping with whole wheat flour can save you from consuming empty calories and refined carbs. To make the switch, sub in one cup of wheat flour for one cup of white flour for a healthier alternative.
Bananas – Can you believe the mashed bananas can make an easy swap for butter? Bananas contain potassium and their sweet flavor makes it perfect for baking. Simply replace a cup of butter with 3/4 cup of pureed banana in your cookie recipe.
And of course, what goes better with a cookie than an ice-cold beverage? Cascade Ice Sparkling Water comes in 18 flavor combinations to complement your favorite kind of cookie. Check out our full flavor lineup here!
Will you be enjoying cookies today? What kind? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own healthy ingredient swap! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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