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!

Will you be serving any fun cocktails during the holiday season? Tell us in the comments below or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Spice things up with a Cascade Ice Sparkling Jalapeño Paloma

by Cascade Ice on April 16, 2021

Temperatures are starting to warm up, which means you’re probably looking for a light, refreshing cocktail that will cool you off, but won’t sabotage your health goals. We have the perfect, easy, low-sugar idea for you! 

A paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail that is typically made with tequila, grapefruit soda and a hint of lime juice. Of course, we’ve made it “skinny” by swapping the soda with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit (one of our most popular flavors). Read on to find out how you can whip up this tasty, simple cocktail from the comfort of your own home!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Jalapeño Paloma 

.5 oz lime juice

1.5 oz Tequila

2 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit

1.5 oz club soda

Coarse cocktail salt 

Grapefruit wedges and jalapeño slices for garnish (optional)

Ice/cocktail shaker

Pour salt onto a plate, dip desired glass rim into water, and follow by dipping glass rim into salt to make it adhere to rim. Fill the glass with ice, combine all ingredients except for Cascade Ice and club soda with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake, then pour contents into glass and top with Cascade Ice and club soda. Garnish with grapefruit and jalapeño slices if desired. Enjoy!

Have you ever had a Paloma cocktail? Tell us in the comments below! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Quench your Thirst with a Raspberry Lemonade Gin Seltzer

by Cascade Ice on February 26, 2021

Want to try something a little different? Something that will put a pep in your step, and make you really look forward to your next happy hour? We’ve got the perfect, light cocktail made with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water! Based on the classic gin rickey cocktail, this Raspberry Lemonade Gin Seltzer puts a fizzy, fruity spin on the old favorite. It’s perfect for welcoming warmer temperatures that are just around the corner with Spring coming. 

Not a big gin fan? No worries! You can easily sub vodka or another clear spirit (even white wine!) or, leave out the alcohol altogether for a fun, fruity “mocktail”! The most important step to bring out the fresh fruit flavor is to remember to muddle the fresh raspberries and mix with honey and lime, which intensifies the raspberry flavor in the drink. Even with these sweet flavors, this cocktail is low-calorie, and low-sugar, so sip away!

Read on to make your own and let us know how you like it! 

Raspberry Lemonade Gin Seltzer

1/2 cup fresh raspberries 

6 oz. Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade 

2 oz. Gin 

1 tsp. honey

Splash of lime juice

Small handful of ice

Place raspberries at the bottom of your preferred cocktail glass (we prefer a champagne glass), add honey and lime juice. Muddle together until coarsely pureed. Add gin and ice. Slowly pour Cascade Ice Water over the top, and gently stir (it will be fizzy!). 

Have you ever tried a cocktail made with Cascade Ice Water? 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.