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Cheers to the Winter Olympics with Festive Drink Recipes

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 MedalGold 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 FlameOlympic 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 Mocktail_Raspberry_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!


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!

Valentines Day Cocktail

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

Valentines Day

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

Pink Valentines

  • 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 

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!


Celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII With Cascade Ice!

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-ritaCelebrate the Super Bowl in style with this delicious Seattle Seahawks Margarita!

  • 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 SparklerCelebrate the Super Bowl in style with this delicious Denver Broncos 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!

 


Kickin’ It With Fit and Spicy Life Blogger Mellissa Solin

by Cascade Ice on December 12, 2013

This week, we are “kickin’ it” with marketing manager and A Fit and Spicy Life blogger Mellissa Solin. Mellissa is a 30-something food-loving, wine-drinking, fitness enthusiast living in the Twin Cities. See her healthy living tips, below!

Why is “Healthy Living” important to you?

Healthy living is part of who I am, between working out and eating delicious and nutritious food. I focus on treating my body the best I can.

Who are your “Healthy Living” role models and why?

I really admire busy women who make fitness and healthy living a priority. As a blogger and marketing manger with a busy travel schedule I strive to keep it all in balance. While this can be difficult sometimes, I know when I put fitness and healthy meals as a top priority it makes me feel so much better. I have more energy, sleep better and stay healthy!

What is your go-to healthy meal when you are short on time?

A big salad filled with lean protein, sunflower seeds, tons of vegetables and a homemade dressing. Adding a cup of soup is a great way to complete the meal.

Do you have any tips for families who want to make some healthy lifestyle changes?

Staying healthy doesn’t have to be hard, you just have to plan for it. Make a meal plan with healthy options and do as much prep work as you can on Sunday. If you have healthy choices in the fridge you are much more likely to eat healthy.

Are there any foods that you consider to be off-limits completely?

I believe you can have everything in moderation! I try to focus on lean meats, healthy fats, complex carbs and the occasional treat. If I’ve been a little too indulgent lately I step up the vegetables and cut out wine.

In addition to eating right, do you have any other tips to share on overall wellness?

As someone who travels a lot for work I focus on getting activity when I can; an extra walk in the airport, taking the stairs whenever possible and improvising with less than adequate hotel gyms.

What is your favorite Cascade Ice flavor and why?

The sparking coconut is my favorite. It makes me feel like I am on a beach!

 

Stay connected with Mellissa Solin by connecting with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.