by Cascade Ice on January 31, 2013
Super Bowl XLVII is this Sunday! Are you ready to watch the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers battle it out? Whether you’re planning to entertain for the big game or just hanging with a small group, Cascade Ice has created two low-calorie, scrumptious cocktails that are sure to be a touchdown with your friends & family!
Start kickoff with a delicious Baltimore Berry Colada. Begin by putting a handful of ice and 2oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Pomegranate Berry in your blender. Then pour 3oz of your favorite rum and squeeze in the juice of a lime. Blend contents, and garnish with an orange slice for more fruity deliciousness!
During half-time, serve up a Niner Nojito. Start with a chilled glass filled 1/3 of the way with ice. Add in fresh mint leaves. Pour in 5oz Cascade Ice Mojito Cocktail Mixer with 3oz of chilled rum! Rim the glass with red sugar crystals and add berries for a bit more flair. Enjoy the rest of the game with your minty cocktail!
No matter who you’re cheering for, these game-day cocktails are the perfect addition to your afternoon.
by Cascade Ice on January 24, 2013
Feeling too cold and blue to go out on the town? Enjoy a night-in this winter with some beverages inspired by Cascade Ice! Invite friends over to indulge in the delicious cocktails you created around the warm fire. Then, let them in on a little secret: that Cascade Ice is not only delicious, but free of calories and sugar, too!
Start the evening off with a refreshing Blue Watermelon Mixer. Start with 2oz of Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Blueberry Watermelon. Then pour 3oz of chilled rum. Stir it a bit and garnish with a few watermelon slices for some added flair. This will surely have you dreaming of sun and ridding your day of those winter blues!
To end the night on a sweet note, mix up a Blue Berry Bomb. This drink is full of delicious berry flavor and rich in antioxidants too! Simply pour Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Acai Blueberry Pomegranate into a frosted glass. Add some ice, then crush in fresh blueberries and a handful of blackberries. Stir vigorously. Garnish with a few pomegranate slices and enjoy!
These flavorful cocktails will keep your guests happy and upbeat for a great night-in!
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by Cascade Ice on January 17, 2013
The Cascade Ice Challenge is off to a great start! We are challenging three people to cut out soda from their diet, and replace it with a bottle of tasty, zero-calorie Cascade Ice. Want to meet our participants? They were all eager to start the New Year with a bang by committing themselves to kicking soda to the curb. Get to know them a little bit so you can root them on to conquer the challenge!
Jennifer Heeth
I would like to participate in the Cascade Ice Challenge because I know it is taking a step towards better health. I am getting married next August, and want to look great for my wedding. I think Cascade Ice is a valuable tool to help me in that challenge!
Why is cutting soda out of your diet important to you?
I think that every step you can take, no matter how big or small, to improve your diet will allow you to reap health benefits long-term. Even if you don’t notice an immediate difference, you are making a deposit into a savings account for your health.
How do you feel at the end of the day with your current diet and level of physical activity?
I feel pretty good about my current level of physical activity because I am at the very least staying consistent with lifting weights for an hour twice a week and an hour of stretching 1-2 times a week. I do think that my diet has room for improvement because I love my steak and potatoes!
What do you hope to achieve by participating in the Cascade Ice Challenge?
I hope to be able to use this as a tool to put me on the right track for looking good, and above all, better health. I especially wanted to participate because my wedding is coming up in the summer, and who doesn’t want to look good for their wedding? I am actually having two weddings, one here in the U.S. and one in China. My fiancé is originally from there. By having two weddings, we are honoring both of our cultures and both sides of the family. I definitely want to look good for that!
Ryan Workman
I want to take part in the Cascade Ice Challenge because I’m having a hard time “quitting” soda. I love the carbonation and overall taste!
What are your current eating and drinking habits? What percentage of your eating would be considered “healthy?”
I try to eat three meals a day. However, sometimes I just skip breakfast and do lunch and dinner. Lunch sandwiches or leftovers, dinner I have the vegetables and red meat or chicken or pastas. I consume about 3 sodas a day and 2 late at night.
What do you hope to achieve by participating in the Cascade Ice Challenge?
I hope to cut out soda completely, and to lose weight because of it. I’d like to further develop my wellness with Cascade Ice Water, that has that great flavor and carbonation I’m looking for.
In addition to cutting out soda during the Challenge, do you have plans to partake in a healthy diet?
I have a plan to eat breakfast every day, and to eat a light lunch with a Cascade Ice of my choice (which is McIntosh Apple right now! I’d like to cut back on red meat. Oh, and definitely no fast food, unless it’s chicken or fish!
Shannon Ramiro
I’m currently trying to lose some weight. I try to drink only water but find myself craving something sweeter. I have avoided caffeine for years and managed to get to 1-2 sodas per day, yet I haven’t cut out soda completely and I believe it impedes my ability to lose weight. I have tried Cascade Ice before and was pleasantly surprised. It satisfied my craving for something sweet!
Why is cutting soda out of your diet important to you?
I suspect that I am consuming too many calories through soda and I know all of the sugar in soda is not good for my health.
What is your current level of physical activity?
I don’t have weekly or daily exercise per se but I do have to keep up with my 5 and 7-year old, both of whom like to be carried a lot. So, I am fairly strong but not currently in shape in terms of cardio (aerobic) fitness.
How do you feel at the end of the day with your current diet and level of physical activity?
I have had a lot of headaches over the past couple of months and I’m generally pretty tired. I’ve been under a lot of stress so I know that played a part but it probably wasn’t the only contributing factor. My diet was contributing to that as well.
What do you hope to achieve by participating in the Cascade Ice Challenge?
I hope that I will change my habits enough to not go back to drinking soda. I already find my craving for soda to be satisfied through drinking Cascade Ice since the challenge started. However, when I go out to eat I have to remind myself not to order soda.
There you have it folks, our participants are determined, eager and ready to make some real changes in 2013. We’ll keep you updated on their progress. We encourage you to root them on and keep them motivated so they can come out on top!
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by Cascade Ice on January 10, 2013
Busy planning the perfect Globes party this Sunday? Can’t wait to see what Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are going to do? While you plan your upcoming watch party, be sure to add some delicious themed drinks from Cascade Ice to your menu. Create some of our great recipes, which are sure to have you win some awards of your own. Besides Cascade Ice being great for your waistline, the drinks are also zero calories, with no caffeine, gluten, carbohydrates or sugar. Try any of the 21 different flavors to create your own festive award drink!
Pop out some bubbly for a refreshing Golden Apple Spritzer. Pour 3oz of chilled Champagne into your glass and add 2oz of Cascade Ice McIntosh Apple for this Golden Globe-worthy drink. Garnish the glass with some apple slices for some added glamour.
Celebrate like the stars with a Hollywood Icer. Mix 4oz of Cascade Ice Wild Berry, 1oz of strawberry vodka, the juice of a lime wedge and a handful of ice in your shaker. Once the cocktail is chilled, pour it into your glass, rim the glass with a strawberry and enjoy!
Your watching party will have everything it needs to be award-worthy!
