by Cascade Ice on July 3, 2013
Happy 4th of July! In honor of Independence Day, we are sharing some of our red, white and blue skinny cocktails. One regular Margarita is over 600 calories per serving, but Cascade Ice’s skinny cocktail mixers and zero-calorie waters can knock that down to just around 55 calories. Enjoy the 4th with these festive, low-calorie drink recipes.
Blue Margarita
Start with two parts Cascade Ice Skinny Margarita Mixer. Add your choice of tequila with one part blue curaçao and one part ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with strawberries for a red, white and blue theme!
Coconut Spritzer
Take two parts Cascade Ice 0-Calorie Coconut Sparkling Water. Add in one part rum and one part pineapple juice. Stir well and serve over ice in a cold glass. Decorate the rim of the glass with blue and/or red sugar crystals for a festive look.
Wild Berry Bomb
For this fun concoction, start with two parts Cascade Ice 0-Calorie Wild Berry Sparkling Water. Add a splash of your favorite vodka and a handful of blueberries and strawberries. Muddle the fruit just a bit to release the flavor and serve over ice.
Pick up your Zero-Calorie Cascade Ice and Cascade Ice Mixers today and enjoy these low-calorie, Independence Day cocktails.
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by Cascade Ice on June 20, 2013
The NBA Finals have been a roller coaster this year with the nail-biting overtimes and inability of either team to win two games in a row. Everything is culminating in Game 7, tonight! For all of you who are throwing an NBA Finals Watching Party tonight, we have some delicious, low calorie drink recipes sure to please both Spurs and Heat fans.
Spur-Sational Cocktail
Our Spur-Sational Cocktail recipe is a light and refreshing crowd pleaser for the San Antonio fans. Add 5oz of Cascade Ice Coconut Water and 2oz of Malibu Coconut Rum in your cocktail shaker and mix well. Pour over ice into a frozen glass, garnish with black raspberries and serve it up to your Spurs fans. The black and white San Antonio colors are sure to make any Spurs fan cheer for their team.
Heat-Tastic Cascade
For all of the Miami Heat fans, we have a Heat-Tastic Cascade recipe, sure to get your party going. Start off with 6oz of Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate and add 2oz of your favorite vodka. Stir well with a cinnamon stick to add some “heat” to your drink. If you want to take this recipe up a notch, add some dried or fresh cranberries. Pour the red Heat-Tastic cocktail in your favorite glass and serve with a cinnamon stick.
It is sure to be an exciting game, regardless of who you’re rooting for! One thing’s for sure, though, Team Cascade Ice has you covered! Pick up some Cascade Ice tonight for your NBA Finals Viewing Party!
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by Cascade Ice on May 9, 2013
One of the best parts of spring is hitting up the local farmers market for fresh, healthy fruits. Incorporate those antioxidant-rich fruits into your beverages to help you reach your weight goals by swimsuit season!
Cut out the calories, sugar and sodium in your drinks simply by using your favorite fruits and Cascade Ice zero-calorie sparkling waters. Cascade Ice has just the right amount of fizz to give you a boost, minus the all unhealthy extras found in soda! Below are a few low-cal recipes using fresh fruit that your family is sure to love.
Berry Blast Smoothie
Pick out your kids’ favorite types of berries and apples to try the Berry Blast Smoothie.
To create one, mix 1 cup of apple slices, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup soy or almond milk, a handful of fresh berries and 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Huckleberry Blackberry in a blender. Blend until smooth and top with a few more fresh berries.
Melon Mixer
Time to buy that delicious watermelon you’ve been dreaming about all winter for this fruity treat. Start with 3oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Blueberry Watermelon. Then pour 1oz of club soda. Stir it a bit and add several slices of watermelon and blueberries for the final touch. You’ve just added two servings of fruit to your family’s diet!
Pomegranate Icer
Pomegranates pack a punch of vitamins and anti-oxidants and now that they are in season, it’s a great time for this refreshing drink. First pour 4oz of Cascade Ice
Pomegranate Berry and 1oz of Cascade Ice
Lemonade into a glass with crushed ice. Add fresh pomegranate seeds for the perfect touch and serve! Easy & delicious!
With these invigorating and fruity drink recipes, you’ll be giving your family a healthier beverage that still tastes great!
by Cascade Ice on April 11, 2013
Rain, rain go away, come again another day! Staying inside during the April showers? Cascade Ice has the perfect drinks to indulge in during your staycation. Create your own lip-smacking drinks at home and enjoy the day watching movies or catching up on your favorite TV shows with your family!
Stay in at home curled up with a Staycation Berry Rita. Start by putting a handful of ice and 2oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Wild Berry in your blender. Then pour 3oz of Jose Cuervo Gold tequila. Blend contents well, and garnish with strawberries for a fruity flair!
Sit your kids down for their favorite Disney movie with a Watermelon Slush. Blend 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Blue Watermelon with ice, slices of watermelon and 1oz of club soda. Pour the slush in a frosted glass and rim the glass with watermelon slices for added fun!
Enjoy your staycation!
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