by Cascade Ice on March 18, 2020
What if you could find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day while gathering with friends to welcome Spring? You can! And we have just the drink recipe for you, which you can even make without alcohol, if you desire. Make this green sparkling punch recipe your signature cocktail for a party with a tasty combination of zero-calorie Cascade Ice Water, pineapple vodka and strawberry liqueur!
If you’re not Irish, don’t let that stop you from celebrating – you can host an Irish themed cocktail party and serve this green punch as your signature drink (and even remind guests that it’s a low-sugar and low-calorie cocktail!)
Last but not least, make sure to jazz up the presentation of this punch to the next level when serving your guests. Pour punch into glasses and place them on a gold tray and surround them with gold coins (found at any dollar store). You could even make a “rainbow” out of colorful ribbons and make it a backdrop for your serving table.
Cascade Ice Tropical Shamrock Punch
4 oz Strawberry flavored liqueur
4 oz Pineapple flavored vodka
4 bottles of Cascade Ice Water in Kiwi Strawberry
Green food coloring (if desired, for a darker green punch)
1 cup of ice
*To make without alcohol, simply swap the strawberry liqueur with crushed fresh strawberries, and switch the vodka for pineapple juice.
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl of your choice, and make sure each element is cold when ready to serve. Add extra ice if desired. Mix, and serve into cocktail glasses with a fun garnish, such as gold edible sprinkles or a faux shamrock. Enjoy!
What’s your go-to drink for St. Patrick’s Day? Will you be trying out this recipe? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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by Cascade Ice on March 16, 2020
Our bodies are miraculous disease-fighters. But, to function well, it requires a good balance of all of its systems. While experts are still studying the effects of diet, exercise, age, stress, and other factors on the immune system response, there are many ways to give your body the upper hand in fighting off illness. Here are just a few ways you can do that.
Wash Your Hands Regularly
It should go without saying, but most people don’t realize how effective washing your hands with soap and water is for fighting off disease. While hand sanitizer is a good option if you don’t have access to warm water and soap, the latter is still the very best option to rid yourself of harmful bacteria. Remember to wash for at least 30 seconds!
Get Adequate Sleep
Aim to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and try to adopt the same nightly schedule in order to align your circadian rhythms and achieve more deep sleep. Getting adequate sleep will help fight off illness and restore cells, so it’s an easy way to give your system the boost it needs to fight off disease.
Hydrate Your Body
Stay hydrated all day long by drinking water, and give it a boost of natural vitamins by adding lemon, honey or even mint. If regular water is tough for you to drink all day, reach for a zero-calorie Cascade Ice Sparkling Water – available in many flavor options to keep you from getting bored.
Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables
Prevent illness and heal your body with nature’s vitamins and minerals – consume 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. If it’s hard for you to make that daily quota, take a high-quality multivitamin to fill in the gaps.
What do you do to boost your immune system and stay healthy? Tell us in the comments below! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
by Cascade Ice on March 4, 2020
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year as part of their annual focus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging people to make informed choices develop healthy habits. 2020’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” which is a great message to send to anyone who is trying to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. They validate that nutrition shouldn’t be restrictive, but instead should focus on making small changes to your diet and exercise routines, which will have a cumulative effect on your health over time.
So instead of trying to completely overhaul your eating habits and adopt an aggressive daily workout routine, try meeting a daily hydration goal and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you have trouble drinking plain water, Cascade Ice offers several different product lines to suit your hydration needs and to make it more fun to meet your daily requirements each day!
Check out this blog post for more ideas on how to make small changes to your healthy routine and succeed in the long term. Cheers to looking and feeling your best!
What types of small, healthy choices do you make each day? Do you plan to establish any new ones? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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by Cascade Ice on February 26, 2020
It’s Mardi Gras time again, and you know what that means. It’s time to party with your crew in the name of beads, confetti, masks, and of course – cocktails! But if you’re like most of us and you can’t make it to New Orleans for the big celebration this year (oh how we wish we could have a powdered-sugar covered beignet while walking the french quarter), then throw a small get-together or simply make this special cocktail for yourself!
Like all of our recipes, this a low-calorie and low-sugar option that won’t derail your healthy lifestyle. Gather your ingredients and whip up this unique cocktail (or mocktail if you choose) to “laissez bon temps rouler” just like the Mardi Gras revelers do!
Coconut Pineapple Parade Punch
3 ounces Coconut Cascade Ice Sparkling Water
2 ounces pineapple-flavored vodka
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 lime wedge
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple
In a large glass, muddle the pineapple at the bottom. Add ice, and fill with Cascade Ice, vodka and lime juice; stir. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
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