Sugar-Free Soda Alternative, Cascade Ice, Welcomes Back-to-School Season With New Store Availability And Fun Drink Recipes

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique Beverage Company, LLC is thrilled to announce the expansion of its most popular beverage line, Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Water, to 48 states nationwide. Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Waters are now available in Albertson's, Safeway, QFC, A&P, Raley's, Cashwise, Market Basket and Winco store chains, among many others.  The beverages are also slated to be available at Winn Dixie stores in the coming months.  

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Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Water eliminates unnecessary and unhealthy "extras" found in other flavored waters like sodium, caffeine, gluten and sugar. Compared to many popular soda brands which can contain upwards of 38 grams of sugar, Cascade Ice beverages are sugar-free and full of flavor.

Cascade Ice has 21 delicious and unique flavors including Orange Mango, Pomegranate Berry, Coconut and Strawberry Lemonade. The sparkling waters have a delightful "fizz" combined with natural fruit juices. Cascade Ice also has a line of skinny cocktail mixers in 6 classic flavors including Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Apple Tini.

Kids love the great taste of Cascade Ice, and moms are thrilled to have a healthier option than sugary juices and sodas to add to lunches or snacks. Below are a few fun, easy recipes that families everywhere will enjoy making and tasting!

Apple Fizzie
Just pour 6oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie McIntosh Apple over ice, add in sliced apples and sprinkle in some cinnamon. For the perfect after-school combo, serve the extra apple slices with a tablespoon of peanut butter!

Back-to-School Berry Blast
To create one, mix 1 cup of apple slices, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup soy or almond milk, a handful of fresh berries and 4oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Huckleberry Blackberry in a blender. Blend until smooth and top with a few more fresh berries.

Pear Limeade
To make, start with a handful of ice and a chilled glass. Next, add 6oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Key Lime Lulo Pear. Finish it off with a splash of apple juice and a freshly squeezed lime. Garnish with sliced lime wedges for a festive touch.

Watermelon Slushie
Watermelon is oh-so-delicious, and ripe for the pickin' this fall. In a blender, combine a few handfuls of ice, several seedless watermelon chunks and 8oz Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Blueberry Watermelon. Then, pour in 6oz of club soda. Blend to desired consistency and enjoy!

Visit CascadeIceWater.com to view the entire flavor lineup and find a complete list of state availability. Opportunities to win free Cascade Ice Zero-Calorie Water samples are available on Facebook (facebook.com/CascadeIceWaters) and Twitter (@CascadeIceWater).

Unique Beverage Company, LLC is a beverage company headquartered in Everett, Washington, creating and distributing a variety of refreshing drinks in grocery chains and convenience stores throughout the United States. For more information about Cascade Ice, visit www.cascadeicewater.com. 

Media Contact:
Kim Groomes, [email protected], (310) 295-0770

SOURCE Unique Beverage Company, LLC