Whether you’re entertaining for family or friends during the holiday season, or simply want something fun and different at the end of a long holiday week, it’s a great idea to have cocktail ideas on hand. Holiday drinks are usually syrupy-sweet and heavy, with a lot of added calories and fat. Why not change it up this holiday season by trying out these ideas for light, refreshing cocktails (and mocktails!) that will put you in the spirit!
Below are two easy-to-create ideas from our friend Amira at Fall Over Fashion:
Cranberry Sangria
Ingredients:
Bottle of red wine
Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate flavor
Rosemary, sugar, and cranberries for garnish
In a pitcher, combine wine, Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate Sparkling Water, and ice. Stir and serve with rosemary, fresh cranberries and for a little more sweetness, sugar on the rim of the glass.
White Christmas
Vodka
Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut flavor
Rosemary, sugar, and lime for garnish.
In a glass, combine two shots of vodka (you can add more if you like it stronger), Cascade Ice Coconut Sparkling Water, ice, and stir! Serve with rosemary and lime. Again, for a little more sweetness and tang add sugar and lime on the rim of the glass.You can easily skip the alcohol and enjoy these drinks with these fun garnish ideas. Will you be entertaining for the holidays? What type of drinks do you plan to serve? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own creation! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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It’s National Cookie Day! What better way to celebrate than to whip up a batch of homemade cookies? While sugar tends to be the main ingredient in most cookie recipes, you can get creative with alternatives to make them easier on your diet. Check out our handy list below for some easy baking ingredient alternatives. Happy snacking!
Unsweetened applesauce – Swap one cup of unsweetened applesauce for one cup of sugar to drastically slash fat and calories. Try it in oatmeal cookies!
Honey – If you’re simply looking to lessen the amount of sugar in a recipe, honey is the way to go! Honey is full of nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and won’t send your blood sugar soaring. For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 cup of honey.
Wheat flour – Skipping the traditional white flour used in most cookie recipes and swapping with whole wheat flour can save you from consuming empty calories and refined carbs. To make the switch, sub in one cup of wheat flour for one cup of white flour for a healthier alternative.
Bananas – Can you believe the mashed bananas can make an easy swap for butter? Bananas contain potassium and their sweet flavor makes it perfect for baking. Simply replace a cup of butter with 3/4 cup of pureed banana in your cookie recipe.
And of course, what goes better with a cookie than an ice-cold beverage? Cascade Ice Sparkling Water comes in 18 flavor combinations to complement your favorite kind of cookie. Check out our full flavor lineup here!
Will you be enjoying cookies today? What kind? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own healthy ingredient swap! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Looking for something new to make for your Thanksgiving dinner guests that isn’t the “same old, same old?” We have the perfect cocktail for you – something that is festive, but still low in calories and sugar. After you try it, you’ll want to enjoy it all season long!
Sparkling Vodka Cranberry Quencher
1 shot vodka
2 shots (3 oz.) cranberry juice
Splash of lime juice
Fresh lime slices
Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate
Fresh or sugared cranberries
Ice
In a large shaker with ice, combine vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice and shake. Pour over more ice, and top with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate. Add desired amount of cranberries or fresh mint sprigs to the top of glass, and garnish with a fresh lime slice. Enjoy with or without the vodka!
What is your favorite holiday cocktail or mocktail? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own concoction! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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We all know that we should be getting adequate hydration each day. After all, it helps with everything from digestion to regulating your mood and brain function. But sometimes our busy lives prevent us from keeping up with healthy habits. Here are some easy hacks to help you stay hydrated 24/7:
Sync hydration patterns to your daily routine
If you’re like most people, you have trouble remembering to drink enough water throughout the day. Any easy way to fix that is to develop a habit of drinking when you go from one activity to the next. For example, before you leave your car to go into the office each morning, finish your water bottle. Or, don’t leave for lunch without taking some sips at your desk. After a while, you won’t even think about it!
Sip, don’t chug
Gulping down a big bottle of water in one sitting definitely helps you meet your daily hydration goals faster, but it may cause bloat and upset stomach. Instead, take small sips all day long – it may actually help you absorb the water better and keep you from that “sloshy stomach” feeling.
Make it fun!
Let’s face it, water can get boring. So liven it up a bit by adding lemon, lime or cucumber slices, or even orange wedges. Muddling the fruit brings out the flavor even more. Flavored sparkling water like Cascade Ice is also a great option for changing things up by adding a bubbly kick of flavor to your daily water intake. There are several different product lines and flavors, so check out our website for more information.
What are some tips and tricks you follow to meet your daily water intake goals? Tell us in the comments below and “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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