3 Bright and Festive Cocktails to Serve During the Holidays

by Cascade Ice on December 20, 2022

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Whether you’re planning to entertain for the holidays or just want some fresh ideas to help brighten up your holiday season, it’s a great idea to have some low-sugar, low-calorie cocktail (and mocktail!) ideas at the ready. Holiday cocktails are typically notorious for being super sweet and heavy with syrupy elixirs and heavy creams, which also add extra fat and calories to your diet. Why not change things up with these light and refreshing cocktails that will be sure to put you in the spirit! 

Cranberry Pomegranate Punch

• Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate 
• Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon wine
• ½ frozen container of cranberry juice
• Fresh cranberries and pomegranate seeds
• Juice from one lime
• 3 cups of ice

In a large punch bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until frozen juice is dissolved. Serve over ice in preferred glass. To make a mocktail punch, simply triple the Cascade Ice and juice and omit the wine. Garnish with rosemary, mint or lime for a festive touch! 

Snowy Day Spritz

• Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut
• 1.5 oz. Vodka
• 1 tbsp. sugar 
• Juice from ½ lime 
• Sliced lime for garnish

Take a short cocktail glass and dip the rim onto a plate with the lime juice, followed by a plate with the sugar and coat it. Next, pour the vodka over ice followed by the Cascade Ice. Garnish the glass with a lime wedge and sprig of holly or mistletoe if you’re feeling fancy!

I’m Dreaming of a Pink Holiday

• 1 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 2/3 cup Triple Sec
• 1 cup Tequila
• 1/4 cup honey
• Lemon wedges

Garnish the rim of a tall champagne glass or highball glass with coarse salt. Combine vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, honey and ice in a cocktail shaker and pour contents into the glass over ice. Fill to the top with Cascade Ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. Simply omit the alcohol for a delicious mocktail version!

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Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

by Cascade Ice on October 16, 2020

Need a cocktail recipe that will warm you up and satisfy a few of your closest friends or family? This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and sweet cranberries, along with warm fall spices. It’s a perfect way to end a day of pumpkin patch visiting or apple picking while officially welcoming the Autumn season!

Not only can you make a big batch in advance and store it in your fridge (make sure to have the champagne on hand when you’re ready!) but it’s also low-sugar and low-calories. You could even make it without the alcohol for an even lighter version, and add more Cascade Ice Sparkling Water! We simply can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than with a glass of this sparkling sangria. Cheers!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

Bottle of Chardonnay

Bottle of Champagne or prosecco

1/2 cup ginger simple syrup 

1 1/2 cups apple cider

2 bottles of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate 

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

2 apples, thinly sliced

2 cups of fresh cranberries

1 orange, thinly sliced 

Combine all the ingredients except the champagne, Cascade Ice and garnishes in a large pitcher and stir. Chill the concoction for at least 10 hours. Store the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours. When you’re ready to serve, pour the bottle of prosecco and bottles of Cascade Ice into the sangria and pour in glass of your choice, garnished with apple and orange slices, and topped with fresh cranberries.

Have you ever made a sangria before? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Welcome the Fall Season with our Pumpkin Citrus Cider!

by Cascade Ice on September 25, 2020

It’s that time of year again! It’s officially fall, which means you can dig out your favorite sweater, look for falling leaves, and whip up everything pumpkin-flavored in celebration of the season. One of our favorite things to do when the weather starts turning cooler outside is create a new cider drink with our favorite Cascade Ice Sparkling Water flavors. 

You’ll love this take on a classic cider recipe, which includes a citrus twist – perfect for transitioning into Fall. And of course, it’s low-sugar and low-calorie, and can even be made without alcohol!

Cascade Ice Pumpkin Citrus Cider

1.5 oz of Spiced Rum

1/2 oz Allspice liqueur

3 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade 

2 oz pumpkin puree

Fresh lemon for garnish, if desired

Ice 

Put the pumpkin puree in your glass of choice, adding rum and liqueur on top. Mix thoroughly, then add ice. Pour Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade over the top, and garnish with a lemon or lemon peel. Feel free to add fresh lemon juice if you prefer more of a citrus taste. Cheers!

What’s your favorite drink to welcome the fall season? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Easy Organic Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktail

by Cascade Ice on July 22, 2020

When it comes to happy hour, do you find yourself reaching for something bubbly and refreshing, but you don’t want something laden with sugar and extra calories? Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water is only two ingredients – carbonated water and natural organic flavor. It’s the perfect way to enjoy something bubbly without sabotaging your health goals. Try our latest recipe for a fizzy, fruity cocktail that is organic, light, and perfect for a sunny day!

Easy Organic Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktail

Ingredients:

1/2 oz organic rosemary syrup (can be substituted with Bitters)

2 oz organic grapefruit juice

2 oz Cascade Ice Organic Sparkling Water in Grapefruit 

4 oz of organic prosecco

Combine rosemary syrup and grapefruit juice to a cocktail glass of your choice. Top with prosecco and Cascade Ice, and garnish with fresh rosemary or a grapefruit slice.

What’s your favorite type of cocktail to enjoy during the summer months? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.