I absolutely love this time of the year. Fresh starts all around and if you are an entertainment junkie like I am, you know that it’s award season! With the Academy Awards broadcast just a few weeks away (Team DiCaprio!), many folks are gearing up for doing some entertaining of their own. I usually roll out the red carpet and have a few friends over for dinner and cocktails and a little friendly competition with Oscar voting ballots.
Discussing best dressed is definitely not complete with a delicious cocktail (or mocktail) in hand to set the mood. Sip in style with some truly tasty concoctions using SPARKLING ICE and Coco Joy. Let me tell you a little about both of these beverages.
First created in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990’s, SPARKLING ICE beverages make a great tasting, refreshing, zero-calorie beverage. These flavored sparkling waters combine naturally flavored sparkling water, vitamins, antioxidants and natural fruit juices to offer a bold, lightly carbonated and quite delicious beverage.
It is currently recognized as the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand in the country and is available in 11 refreshing flavors. I received the Black Raspberry and Crisp Apple, which both are caffeine-free and tasted refreshingly sweet and delightful.
Coco Joy is the perfect beverage for refreshing after a solid work out, as it’s full of natural hydrating electrolytes along with antioxidants, calcium and magnesium. It has fewer calories, less sodium, and more potassium than sports drinks. This all natural, pure coconut water is a bold and sweet drink that is made from hand-picked, 100% Green Coconuts. It contains, no added sugar or preservatives, is gluten-free, dairy-free and Halal certified. With its low calorie count, it also makes a really tasty mixer for swanky cocktails in addition to healthy recipes and smoothies.
Here are some festive and fruity cocktails that will make your soiree a smashing success.
RED CARPET READY COCKTAIL RECIPE
4 cups apple cider, chilled
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cups SPARKLING ICE Crisp Apple, chilled
1 can (12oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
Apple slices for garnish
Rosemary cranberry sprig for individual garnish, as shown in image, or float fresh or frozen cranberries in punch bowl
Add a splash of vodka or prosecco for a cocktail modification
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and let sit overnight. Serve chilled, garnish with rosemary cranberry sprig.
CELEBRITY COLADA COCKTAIL RECIPE
½ crushed pineapple
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup vodka
2 cups cold Coco Joy Water
2 limes
Combine pineapple, ice, vodka and Coco Joy Water in a blender and pulse until smooth. Garnish with limes.
Both SPARKLING ICE and Coco Joy are available at retail locations nationwide as well as through online retailers like Amazon.
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Disclaimer: Kristine has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Both of these drinks sound delicious! I would love to add some vodka or rum to these for a little adult splash. Thanks for sharing! These are perfect for my girl’s night!
Oh I forgot that I have a bottle of Sparkling Ice in my cupboard from when it was a Kroger freebie a while ago. Can’t wait to try it. I love the recipe with apple cider, cranberry and OJ. That is about my speed since I don’t drink. Always good to remember to offer non-alcoholic choices for those who care to pass on the booze.