Sips to Serve at Your Summer BBQ

by Cascade Ice on May 22, 2014

Summer is here, and its time to start planning delicious drink ideas for all your upcoming parties and barbeques. Skip the calories and keep the flavor with some calorie-free, gluten-free, sodium-free and caffeine-free drink recipes. These refreshing drink recipes can be whipped up in a minutes notice, too – how convenient!

Pomegranates pack a punch of vitamins and anti-oxidants and now that they are in season, it’s a great time for this refreshing Pomegranate Icer. First pour 4oz of Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry and 1oz of Cascade Ice Strawberry Lemonade into a glass with crushed ice. Top if off with fresh pomegranate seeds for the perfect touch and serve!

A BBQ isn’t complete without some ice-cold lemonade! Try the Coco-Lemonade for a new twist. Start with a chilled glass full of ice and add 3oz of Cascade Ice Coconut and 4oz of Cascade Ice Lemonade. Garnish with sliced lemons and a sugar rim.

Don’t forget to stock up on Cascade Ice in time for your summer parties! Check out our Where to Buy map to find a retailer near you.

Fruity Summer Sippin’

by Cascade Ice on May 8, 2014

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out those lawn chairs and picnic baskets! Spending time outside with friends and family is one of the many things that make for a great summer, and we’re here to make those outdoor occasions even better! Today we are sharing refreshing and fruity drink recipes everyone can enjoy.

Give your glass a little pizazz with this flavorful Melon Mixer. Start by filling a glass halfway with ice cubes. Add a small handful of blueberries and a few squares of cut-up watermelon, then top it off with delicious Cascade Ice Blueberry Watermelon. As the fruit enhances the delicious taste of zero-calorie Cascade Ice, this drink becomes more flavorful by the minute!

For the adults looking for something with a little more tang, you’ll love this Citrus Packed Punch. In a tall glass, pour 1oz citrus vodka over ice. Add in slices of your favorite tangy fruits like grapefruit, lemon, orange and lime. Fill the rest of the glass with Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit, stir and sip!

Check out our Where to Buy map to find a Cascade Ice retailer near you and make sure your inventory is stocked and ready to go.

Go Coco-nuts with Cascade Ice’s Newest Flavors

by Cascade Ice on April 24, 2014

With spring in the air and summer on the horizon, Cascade Ice has the perfect vacation-in-a-bottle. Welcoming the warm weather by toasting with the newest flavors of Cascade Ice, Coconut Pineapple and Coconut Mango! While delicious straight out of the bottle, we’ve whipped up some tasty recipes for you to try. Check ’em out!

Mix up a yummy Coco-Pineapple Chiller. In a glass, muddle 4 maraschino cherries, 1.5oz of club soda, and 1oz of rum if you so desire. Then fill the glass to the top with Cascade Ice Coconut Pineapple. Stir gently to release the flavors and enjoy!

Next up? The Mango Martini. Start by filling a cocktail mixer half-full of ice. Squeeze the juice of 2 lemon wedges and add in 1.5oz vodka. Top it off with Cascade Ice Coconut Mango. Stir, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Cheers!

Make sure to check out our Where to Buy Map to see where you can stock up on these delicious new flavors!

Vote to Win in the Cascade Ice Creations Contest

by Cascade Ice on April 10, 2014

Get ready for a treat, Cascade Ice fans! Our #CascadeIceCreations contest has begun. Four of our favorite bloggers submitted original drink recipes they created using Cascade Ice and now it’s up to you to decide whose is the best. Now through April 21, you have a chance to WIN one of five free case of Cascade Ice when you vote for your favorite drink recipe!

Check out the four delicious recipes below, then VOTE HERE and enter to win. Share the contest with your friends for extra entries!

Blue Water Berry Splash

Submitted by melissaAnne COLORS

Step 1. Place fresh blueberries and tap water in ice cube trays and freeze overnight.

Step 2. Rim a tall cocktail glass with lavender sea salt.

Step 3. Fill glass with blueberry ice cubes and Cascade Ice Blueberry Watermelon.

Step 4. Add vodka and a splash of strawberry liquor.

Step 5. Stir gently. For an added luxury, add fresh lavender blooms to garnish.

 

Pink Grapefruit Spritzer

Submitted by Eating Chalk

Step 1: Pour 5oz of ruby red grapefruit juice and 2T fat-free sweetened condensed milk into glass and whisk to combine.

Step 2. Fill the rest of the glass with Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit.

Step 3: Stir, and serve with a straw for a sunny-day treat!

 Coconut Cooler

Submitted by The {something} Project

Step 1. Add 2 parts Cascade Ice Coconut to 1 part spiced rum.

Step 2: Add 1 large scoop of coconut gelato.

Step 3: Garnish with assorted fruit, like pear and pineapple.

 

 

 

Sparkling Spring Slushy

Submitted by The Jackson Five Family Blog

Step 1: In a blender, add 1 cup Cascade Ice Strawberry Banana, 2 cups ice, 1 cup fresh strawberries, 1/2 of a freshly squeezed lime.

Step 2: Pulse the mixture until you have a nice ‘slushy’ consistency.

Step 3: Pour into fancy cups and garnish with leftover limes!