by Cascade Ice on February 20, 2014
As the XXII Olympic Winter Games come to a close, make sure you have one last hurrah for Team USA and their accomplishments! Get some friends together, kick back, and salute all the athletes with some tasty, festive drink recipes inspired by Cascade Ice.
The Gold Medal
- 1 oz Peach Mango Cascade Ice
- ¾ oz Cointreau
- 2 oz rum
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- Top off the drink with ¾ oz of Cointreau
Combine the Cointreau, rum, Peach Mango Cascade Ice, and lemon juice together in a cocktail shaker. Stir and then strain into a glass. Salute to the gold medal winners!
Olympic Flame
- 1 oz Pomegranate Berry Cascade Ice
- 3 oz cherry-flavored vodka
- ½ oz triple sec
- Splash of fresh lime juice
- Pineapple garnish
Combine the vodka, triple sec, and Pomegranate Berry Cascade Ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a tall glass, garnish with a pineapple wedge and enjoy!
Russian Treasure 
- 1/2 oz Black Raspberry Cascade Ice
- 2 oz half & half
- 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Simply pour all ingredients over ice in an Old Fashioned glass and garnish with maraschino cherry. For something extra delicious, trade out the half & half for extra rich and luscious chocolate milk. Yum!
Have fun and enjoy!
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by Cascade Ice on February 13, 2014
Happy Thursday! How are you keeping active and healthy throughout the week? To get some inspiration, we are kickin’ it with Barbara Akowuah, blogger from Examiner.com. Barbara is a health and style peruser and a lover of all things vintage. Check out her healthy living tips below!
Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?
Healthy living is vital to living your best life. It’s important to maintain good health in general because it affects all areas of your life, from the way you think to the way you feel. Healthy living subscribes to the idea of nurturing your body so that you can be at your best performance at all times.
Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?
My healthy living role models would be Author and Hypnotherapist Attila J. Polonyi, and Mike Adams founder of Natural News. They both inspire me through the work that they do. They each help and encourage others to live healthier and happier lifestyles!
What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?
When I am on the run and short on time, my go-to healthy snack would be banana or kiwi, avocado and coconut water.
Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?
My advice to families is to pay attention to what you eat and the way food is being prepared. If there are any changes you can make to your diet, even if it means gradually eliminating unhealthy foods, then that would be a great start. Instead of soda, drink water. If that’s too much to pass up on then have an alternative that tastes just as great but is much better for you – like Cascade Ice!
Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?
I am really not a fan of raw foods so I would have to say anything that is uncooked – especially raw meats – would be off limits.
In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness (i.e. sleep, relaxation techniques, fitness routines)?
Exercise is essential. I noticed that when I am not exercising for lengths at a time, I have a tendency to become more sluggish and irritable. Exercise helps me to break away from negative habits and helps lifts my spirits and boost my overall confidence.
What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?
I have two favorites – Lemonade and Pomegranate Berry! I like to drink Cascade Ice Lemonade along with my meals as a thirst-quencher. And Cascade Ice’s Pomegranate Berry is what I like to sip throughout the day. It’s one of those drinks you’ll see next to a pile of papers at work – it’s refreshing and keeps me alert!
Connect with Barbara through Examiner.com!
by Cascade Ice on January 30, 2014
Super Bowl XLVIII is right around the corner, and that means football and fun! We’re proud of our hometown team the Seattle Seahawks, but regardless of who you cheer for, it’s sure to be a great game! Football, combined with award-winning commercials, a pumped up half-time show and party food favorites make the Super Bowl the perfect time for a get together. Whether you’re hosting or attending a Super Bowl party, here are some festive Cascade Ice drinks to make it a show stopper.
The Seattle-rita
- 2 oz. vodka
- 4 oz. of Cascade Ice Margarita Mixer
- 0.5 oz. of Blue Curacao liquor
Pour vodka into shaker, add Cascade Ice Margarita mixer and Blue Curacao and shake. Pour into margarita glass, garnish rim with salt. Enjoy!
The Denver Sparkler
- 6 oz. coconut rum
- 2 oz. Cascade Ice Coconut
- 4 oz. Midori melon liqueur
- 1 splash sweet and sour mix
- 1 splash Sprite soda
Fill a glass with ice. Mix the coconut rum, Cascade Ice Coconut, melon liqueur, sweet and sour mix and Sprite together and stir. Enjoy!
Show off these delicious drinks at your Super Bowl party and tell us what you think! Enjoy!
by Cascade Ice on September 12, 2011
The idea of a detox cleanse can seem pretty alluring. Lose weight very quickly. Even celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kat Von D have done these risky diets.
Why are detoxes so hazardous to your health? We’ve gathered the facts from Health.com about why detox might not be worth it:
- Our bodies already have natural detoxifiers. Our kidneys, liver and colon already serve this purpose!
- Detoxes, such as the Master Cleanse, can diminish nutrients our bodies need and can be very harmful.
- It can actual cause more toxins! Since your body is trying to burn up so much fat, toxins are released. This can cause bad breathe, nausea and even death in some cases.
If you are feeling weighed down, try eating more fruits and vegetables. The fiber in these super foods will help clear you out in a healthy way!
Has anyone out there had a bad experience with a cleanse?
