Spice up your Summer with Skinny Summertime Sangria

by Cascade Ice on June 11, 2020

Nothing says “Let’s welcome summertime” better than a refreshing sangria! This recipe will have your taste buds dancing, but won’t sabotage your healthy living goals. 

Our Skinny Summertime Sangria recipe is made with fruit and wine (like most sangrias), but offers less sugar and fewer calories! While a regular or pre-made sangria can contain almost 300 calories for an 8 ounce glass, this recipe can shave off as much as half the calories, so you can sip with confidence! 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup frozen fruit (reach for ones high in antioxidants like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) 

4 ounces red wine

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1/2 ounce orange juice

6 ounces Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Wild Berry 

Fresh strawberry slice for garnish (if desired)

Ice

Place frozen berries at the bottom of your desired glass, and add orange and lemon juices. Muddle the berries, and add wine. Fill up the glass with ice, and top with Cascade Ice. Garnish, sip, and take in the sights and sounds of summertime! 

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

Skinny Cocktails That are Perfect to Drink at the Pool or Beach

by Cascade Ice on May 22, 2020

Now that temperatures are heating up all over the U.S., it’s time to spend some time by the pool or at the beach (or any body of water, for that matter!) And what better way to relax and hydrate than a skinny cocktail made with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water? Here are just a few that will take your imagination to blue waters and sandy beaches!

 

Grapefruit Negroni Fizz

Ice 

1/2 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Pink Grapefruit 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) gin 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) Campari

Lemon peel twist

Fill any glass with ice, add Cascade Ice, gin, and Campari; stir to blend. Garnish with lemon peel twist. 

 

Pina Colada Sparkler

Ice

2 Tbsp. pineapple juice 

1/4 cup (2 oz.) light rum 

1/4 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut 

Fresh pineapple

Stir together pineapple juice, rum, and Cascade Ice in an ice-filled glass. Garnish with fresh pineapple slices.

 

Sunrise on the Beach

Ice 

2 tablespoons (1 oz.) grenadine 

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz.) tequila 

6 tablespoons orange juice 

1/4 cup Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Orange Mango

Maraschino cherry 

Fill a tall glass with ice; add grenadine. Top with tequila, orange juice, and Cascade Ice, stir. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

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

Mix Low-Calorie Drinks for the Big Game!

by Cascade Ice on January 29, 2015

The big game is this weekend so add a little flair and pizazz to your party’s beverage options by including Cascade Ice! We’ve got two big game inspired skinny cocktail recipes we know you and your guests are going to love!

 

Electric Lemonade!

Inspired by the Seattle Seahawks, this cocktail is sure to delight and surprise partygoers. Pour 1 1/2oz of your favorite vodka and 1 1/2oz of blue curaçao over a handful of ice. Last but not least add 4oz of Cascade Ice Lemonade  then sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

Patriot Punch

Inspired by the New England Patriots, this berry packed cocktail is a great drink to add some sweetness to the party. Pour 2oz of your favorite gin over ice, 3oz of Cascade Ice Raspberry Lemonade and a handful of raspberries and blueberries. No matter what team you are rooting for this weekend, we can all enjoy some zero-calorie refreshment with Cascade Ice!

 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with These Delicious Recipes!

by Cascade Ice on February 6, 2014

Have you thought about what you’ll be making for your honey this Valentine’s Day? Let Cascade Ice help with some delicious, romantic (and guilt-free) cocktails that will make your date say yum!

Love Potion Pizzazz

• 2 oz. Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry
• 1 oz. vodka
• Garnish of cherries
• Ice
• Garnish of orange (optional)

To mix up the irresistible potion, mix 2oz of Cascade Ice’s Pomegranate Berry with 1oz of vodka. Add a garnish of fresh cherries and you’re ready to go!

Passion Pucker-Up Cocktail

• 3 oz. Cascade Ice Black Raspberry
• 1.5 oz. tequila
• Lime
• Raspberries
• Orange wedge
• Ice

Mix up this tantalizing drink by pouring 1.5oz of tequila and 3oz of Cascade Ice Black Raspberry over crushed ice into your mixer. Next, add the juice of a lime wedge and a handful of raspberries. Garnish the cocktail with an orange wedge and you’re ready to serve!

Blushing Sparkler

• 4 oz. Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit
• 10 oz. whipped vodka
• Lemon
• Ice

Mix 1oz of whipped vodka, 4oz of Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit, the juice of a lemon wedge and a handful of ice in a mixer. Pour the cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish with lemon wedges.

Pomegranate Berry Martini 

• 2 oz. citrus vodka
• ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
• ¼ oz. Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry
• 1 oz. simple syrup

If your day needs a little something special, try this Pomegranate Berry Martini! Shake all the ingredients well in a martini shaker full of ice, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel and serve!

Looking for more Valentine’s Day date ideas? Check out our Valentine’s Pinterest board for tons of inspiration!