Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
Over the last several weeks, Laura and I have been sharing with you the secret to cleaner dishes. We’ve made the switch to using Cascade Platinum Pacs, as Cascade My Platinum Ambassadors – I guess it’s not so much of a secret anymore. We’ve talked about our sparkling clean dishes, and the fact that we no longer have to worry about pre-rinsing or re-washing our dishes now that we are using Cascade Platinum. That layer of film that’s been on my glasses as long as I can remember, it’s gone too. Not only does Cascade Platinum get your dishes sparkling clean, but you’ll even notice that your dishwasher is cleaner. We’ve also shared with you Gail Simmons’ Bumbleberry Pie Sundae Recipe and how beautifully it looked served in our sparkling clean crystal goblets. After all, if you really think about it, why would you want to put the time and effort into preparing a fabulous meal… only to serve it to your guests on dingy dishes?
Cascade Platinum Pacs are essential to summer entertaining!
This post wraps up our series on Cascade Platinum Pacs, so we wanted to share one of our all time favorite drink recipes. And it happens to look spectacular in our sparkling glasses, thanks to Cascade.
Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe
8-1/4 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
5 individual tea bags
3 to 4 cups unsweetened raspberries
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups of water.
In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice. Enjoy!
Yield: about 2 quarts.
Here’s a little tip: Make some extra tea, pour it into ice cube trays, pop in some fresh raspberries and freeze. These cute little ice cubes will ensure that your raspberry tea doesn’t get watered down, even on the hottest of summer days.
Cascade #MyPlatinum Instagram Contest
The third phase of the Cascade My Platinum Instagram Contest contest is underway. In case you haven’t figured it ou, the third theme of the Instagram contest is “My Platinum Clink.” Share an image of your favorite drinks served in shining glasses and submit the image to the Instagram contest. Be sure to tag @MyCascade and use the #MyPlatinum hashtag when you share your entry.
For tips from Gail Simmons to help you get the winning shot visit the Cascade Facebook Page and theCascade YouTube Channel.
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What an awesome drink! I love the stars.
I know, right? It must be sticky to clean up, though… Is it? I’m thinking about trying this but I don’t want a messy clean up…
I love Cascade Platinum Pacs. I’ve been using them in my dishwasher for a while now and they are so much easier and neater than pouring liquid or powder in.
I love the stars! It’s such a pretty drink. And I’ve heard great things about Cascade.
Those ice cubes are genius! I love using the Platinum pacs. they are seriously awesome.
I love cascade! Your recipe looks refreshing and like the star ice cubes.
Your recipe looks wonderful!! I need to try this. And I agree with the Cascade Pacs- they are wonderful!
Our dishwasher broke about 2 months ago so I haven’t gotten to try these yet but I love other Cascade products so I definitely will be trying them once we get our dishwasher repaired.
I miss having a dishwashwer, I loved using pods when I did have a working one though 🙂
I like the Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe – I really enjoy raspberry ice tea – it gives a great sweetness and you do not have to use sugar for it – thanks for this!
I USED CASCADE JEL BUT SINCE I READ YOUR BLOG, I WILL BE BUYING THE GEL PACKS BECAUSE THEY CLEAN BETTER, THANKS FOR THE TIP