Kick off National Strawberry Month with this Refreshing, Low-Calorie Cocktail

by Cascade Ice on April 30, 2021

It’s that time of the year again! Strawberries are at their very freshest and ripest … So why not make a cocktail using this perfectly sweet fruit? Our Cascade Ice Strawberry Mint Spritzer can be made with or without alcohol and will become your new warm weather favorite. Made with zero calorie Cascade Ice Sparkling Water, seasonal fruit and fresh herbs, it makes the perfect summer chiller. We’ve even offered some other in-season alternatives if you’d like to personalize the recipe!

Cascade Ice Strawberry Mint Spritzer 

1 cup fresh strawberry slices

¼ cup fresh mint leaves

2 cups Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Wild Berry 

2 oz. vodka (optional)

Add 1 tbsp. agave nectar for a little extra sweetness (optional)

1 cup of ice

Muddle fresh strawberries and mint in desired (preferably large) glass. Do this until you have a fine puree (you can use a food processor if desired). Add ice, followed by vodka and sparkling water. Garnish with mint and/or strawberries.

*You can also use fresh raspberries, thyme or rosemary to this drink to give it an interesting combination of flavors. Enjoy!

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Spice things up with a Cascade Ice Sparkling Jalapeño Paloma

by Cascade Ice on April 16, 2021

Temperatures are starting to warm up, which means you’re probably looking for a light, refreshing cocktail that will cool you off, but won’t sabotage your health goals. We have the perfect, easy, low-sugar idea for you! 

A paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail that is typically made with tequila, grapefruit soda and a hint of lime juice. Of course, we’ve made it “skinny” by swapping the soda with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit (one of our most popular flavors). Read on to find out how you can whip up this tasty, simple cocktail from the comfort of your own home!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Jalapeño Paloma 

.5 oz lime juice

1.5 oz Tequila

2 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit

1.5 oz club soda

Coarse cocktail salt 

Grapefruit wedges and jalapeño slices for garnish (optional)

Ice/cocktail shaker

Pour salt onto a plate, dip desired glass rim into water, and follow by dipping glass rim into salt to make it adhere to rim. Fill the glass with ice, combine all ingredients except for Cascade Ice and club soda with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake, then pour contents into glass and top with Cascade Ice and club soda. Garnish with grapefruit and jalapeño slices if desired. Enjoy!

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Hard Seltzers are Having a Moment … Here’s how you can easily make your own

by Cascade Ice on April 9, 2021

Everywhere you look these days, companies are coming up with a new offering for a “hard seltzer.” And for good reason – not only are they delicious, but they are also low in calories and sugar compared to other alcoholic beverages. But you don’t need to buy pre-packaged hard seltzers when you have the right ingredients (like Cascade Ice Sparkling Water) at home!

Here are a few refreshing homemade hard seltzer flavors that you can whip up for your next happy hour with minimal ingredients and saving some money in the process.

Lemon-Lime Mint

When you combine the tartness of lemon and lime with the refreshing taste of mint, you simply can’t go wrong. To whip up a lemon-lime mint flavored hard seltzer, simply muddle a small handful of fresh mint leaves and pour a can of Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Lemon Lime  over 1 shot glass of tequila in your preferred glass. Garnish with fresh lime if desired. Make sure your sparkling water is cold – it makes for a crisp, slightly sweet drink on a warm day! 

Pink Grapefruit 

Reminiscent of the classic Greyhound cocktail, a hard seltzer with pink grapefruit is as delicious (and low calorie as can be!) Combine a can of Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit with 1 shot glass of vodka and squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top. Want to get fancy? Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish.

Ginger Orange 

This flavor packs a punch that tastes sweet and ever so slightly spicy! Take a can of Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Ginger Lime, and add 2 shot glasses of champagne and a splash of pulp-free orange juice. Easy as that – and you can dress it up however you’d like with fresh fruit or any type of complimentary garnish.

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Make Your Lucky Day with this Skinny Sparkling Shamrock Sangria

by Cascade Ice on March 22, 2021

It’s that magical time of the year when we start to see green again, in the form of spring flowers blooming and people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by wearing the emerald color. A great way to celebrate with friends and family is to whip up some quick cocktails, but what if you’re trying to stick to a healthy lifestyle and keep your daily sugar and calorie intake low? We’ve got the perfect, simple recipe to help you get in the spirit of this lucky holiday … and of course, it’s green! 

Skinny Sparkling Shamrock Sangria

2 bottles of Moscato wine

3 ounces of Triple Sec

2 bottles of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Kiwi Strawberry

3 cups of fresh, sliced strawberries

4 cups of ice

Pour wine into a large punch bowl or pitcher. Add Triple Sec and strawberries and stir gently. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator. 

Just before serving, top with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water. Stir gently and serve over ice. If you desire sangria with a bolder green color, simply add 6 drops of green food coloring! 

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