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Enjoy the NBA Finals with Low Calorie Cocktails

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!

 

 


Healthy Fruit Drink Recipes Perfect for Spring!

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!


Staycation drinks for those rainy days!

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!


Playful April Fool’s Day Drinks!

by Cascade Ice on March 28, 2013

Want to pull a taste bud trick on friend or co-worker this April Fool’s Day? Make this funky holiday memorable and fun by using these drink recipes to satiate your fellow pranksters!

Let’s “trick” your friends’ taste buds with a Trickster Tini! Fill a 16oz martini shaker halfway with ice and add 2oz of Ciroc Vodka. Then, pour in 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Apple Tini Mixer and gently stir. A simple apple-flavored martini, right? Wrong! Add a drop of purple food coloring to confuse what their eyes see and their taste buds taste.

For your little love “fools,” try our Joker’s Punch recipe. Mix up 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Strawberry Lemonade and 2oz pineapple juice in a frosted glass filled with ice. Rim the glass with fresh pineapple slice and to finish it off? You guessed it! A little April Fool’s Day food coloring. Try green or blue!

Happy April Fool’s Day Cascade Ice fans!