Winners Announced: This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our two winners:
Lindsay, who said: "I want to Win!! I am desperately seeking an alternative for a friend who is obsessed with “pop”.'
and
Allison, who said "I would love to win this! I love trying new things:)" and also liked Cascal on Facebook.
Check your email, Lindsay and Allison, to claim your prize! Thank you to all who entered. Please come back for more recipes and giveaways!
Last year, while attending the Foodbuzz Festival in San Francisco, I had the opportunity to hang out with other food blogging friends, sample amazing food and meet Tyler Florence. But, another highlight of my trip there was discovering a new favorite beverage, Cascal (the Crisp White flavor, to be exact).
I won't forget it. My friends and I were leaving the Taste Pavilion event, and on our way out I snatched a bottle of this new natural soft drink, somehow missing it earlier in the day. I took one sip, stopped dead in my tracks and turned around to ask for another that I could drink later. It was that good and that refreshing.
Later, I tried to find this product in my local grocery stores, but had no luck. See, here in Mississippi, we don't really have the cream of the crop grocery stores. I later found out that this beverage is on the shelves at Whole Foods Market, and right now we do not have that store (although I'm excited one will be opening next year!)
If you have a Whole Foods Market nearby, I highly recommend trying Cascal if you haven't already. It has a complex, yet refreshingly light and bubbly taste. Cascal has no sugars other than those from fruit juice, it’s gluten- and caffeine-free, and has only 60-80 calories per can. Designed to appeal to various palates, Cascal is a refreshing stand-alone drink or a perfect complement to any meal.
Want to give it a try for free? Then leave a comment below telling so! 🙂 Easy as that. I'll pick not one, but TWO winners at random this Friday and announce it next week.
Official Giveaway Rules:
- To enter, leave a comment below telling me you want to win!
- Extra entry: Follow Cascal on Twitter (@CheersCascal) or Facebook, then come back and leave an extra comment that you did.
- Up to two entries allowed, by following the instructions in the first two bullet points.
- Contest starts Tuesday, 8/21/2012 and ends Friday, 8/24/2012 at 9:00PM CST.
- Two winners will be chosen randomly by a random number generator. Winners will be notified by email and announced at the beginning of this post the week of 8/27/2012.
- Prize must be claimed within 1 week after winner is announced, or another winner will be chosen.
- Contest open to US residents only, please. (Prizes can be shipped to US addresses only.)
- Giveaway is sponsored by Cascal, but opinions expressed are completely my own original love for the product.
sydney85 says
I would love to try Cascal. I am having a get together soon and several of the ladies are gluten free. This drink sounds refreshing for everyone.
Thanks for the giveway - you are obviously generous.
Jamie says
Ooh I am not normally a soda drinker but I would love to win this and try it out!
michelle L from MS says
I would like to try since I live in MS as well.
Ash says
I would love to try this!
Tanya says
I'm now following cascal on twitter (and now I'm going to their website to see if I can buy any right now - I LOVE unique sodas)
USAKiwi (Kylee) says
I want to win! Those look great!
(I'm looking at the crisp white and thinking it would be delicious)
USAKiwi (Kylee) says
I now follow Cascal on Twitter
rachel says
Those sound awesome! I would love to try them but live in North Dakota where I'm sure our selection of "exotic" grocery items rivals yours;-)
Katy says
Cool giveaway! I would love to try these.
Ronda says
I would love to try this!
Terri says
I would like to win!
Kim Wilson says
I would like to win!
Kelly @ livelovepasta says
I've never heard of Cascal, but I love trying new things! And I have Wholes Foods on practically every corner if I get hooked. 🙂
amelia says
I would really like to try this!
Sally says
Sounds interesting! I'd love to try it.
Ella says
I would love to win and try this!
I also liked their facebook page.
Cassandra Fugal says
I would like to try Cascal.
Katy says
Oh, wow, I would LOVE to try this!!! I'm not a soda drinker because of the excess sugar, and this would be a great way to try some fantastic fruit flavors!
Cassandra Fugal says
I liked Cascal on facebook.
Stephanie says
Sounds yummy, I'd love to try it!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
Mmm! I tried Cascal at Foodbuzz too, and I LOVED it! Would be so happy to win. 🙂
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
I also follow Cascal on Twitter!
Jill says
would like to win this! no whole foods close to me either.
Doris Johnson says
I'm now following Cascal on Twitter! My username is @dorisrebeccaj.
Kelly Chelten says
I would SO love to win this! I love your site, you have saved me in many situations! Lol!
Coleen says
All of those flavors sound so good. I have been drinking less soda and I think this would be a great alternative.
debbie says
I'm raising my hand! Pick me!!!!!! Always looking for
ways to take charge of my health!
debbie says
following on facebook!
Sue Gladd says
Ooh, I really need to break out of the 24/7 water and lemon habit to drink something new and exciting lille Cascal!!
April was in CT now CA says
Awesome! I'm adding this to my list of things to look for next time I grocery shop. Can't wait to try it!!
Becky says
Oooo! Oooo! Pick me! I love to win 🙂 These sound delicious!
Tt says
Would love to win!! The flavors sound great!
Tt says
Liked cascal on facebook
Shane says
As someone who drinks significantly too much Diet Mountain Dew, I'd love to try something like this to help me break that habit 🙂
Rachel D. says
Those sound so tasty! I would love to try one. 🙂
Jessica Rittenhouse says
I'd love to try this stuff. Sometimes I want a soda fix, but I don't want all the garbage that comes with it, and finding stuff like this gives me the fizz that I like in a soda, without an overpowering sweetness, but more flavor than just fruit-flavored carbonated water. It'd be nice to win this! If not, I hope I can at least find it in my area!
Jessica Rittenhouse says
I am now following CasCal on FB!
Sara says
I would love to try Cascal. I have tried other drinks that are similar but it is impossible to find them. I have, however, liked them on facebook.
SharonF says
Would love to win this drink giveaway.
SharonF says
I liked Cascal on Facebook.
kesha says
I would love to win! This Soft Drink sounds great with fewer calories, no sugars, and no caffeine!
kesha says
I Follow Cascal on Twitter
Janiece says
Here in Idaho we are alot like you in Mississippi no Whole Foods Market's around here.
Hope to try the new drink Cascal.
Janiece says
I have a question, where the juices are ferminted does this classify as a wine? Is it children or non alcholic friendly?
Because it sounds good enough to try to find them.
Janiece says
following on facebook
Cindy Wyrick says
My entire family drinks too much soda and although we try to cut back there are sometimes when I just crave a soda, I would love to try this!
sami says
The flavors sound delish.
Lisa F says
I would.love to try this. I've been searching for a natural soda and keep coming up empty.
Mary hall says
Oh, I want to win! We don't have a Whole Foods near us, either. 🙁
debra says
I'd love to win... interesting flavors! 🙂
debra says
I liked Cascal on Facebook! 🙂
Carlina Orris says
Liked on facebook
Carlina Orris says
I would love to try cascal! Sounds like the perfect drink for when I am pregnant! No artificial sweeteners, and low calories!
Rhonda says
Good morning- looks delicious! I drink way too much Diet DrPepper, I just love fizz. this sounds like a much healthier choice
Rhonda says
#2 I am following Cascal on twitter
colleen mcginty says
AHHHH, Refreshing!!!!
Rhonda says
#3 Liked Cascal on Facebook- really nice pictures and info over there too
Rachel says
I would love to try these out
Megan says
Sounds yummy!
Eden S. says
I follow cascal on twitter!
Amber says
I have such a weakness for soda. I would love to win this and try something that is better for me.
Katelyn says
These sound great, I'd love to have something to break up the monotony of La Croix!
Katelyn says
I liked Cascal on facebook
Janel says
We are not a huge soda family, but this sounds like a great one to try! It sounds perfect for my daughter who doesn't even like the taste of most sodas! We are always looking for a new drink. Thanks for the opportunity!
Lyndsey says
I'm a pretty big risk taker, meaning I will try this new drink! Let the games begin!
Janel says
Liked Cascal on FB...
Loretta E says
I'd love to win! My hubby loves trying different healthy beverages.
victoria williams says
i want to win! i love trying new drinks! never heard of cascal! 🙂
victoria williams says
i liked the cascal facebook page!
Rachel says
I am pregnant and pretty much given up soda. Sounds like a nice treat!
Rachel says
Liked on FB 😉
Cheryl Sammons says
I'd love to win a six pack! I can't drink dark soda's anymore and this one sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the opportunity.
Kelli Harrison says
I would love to win this giveaway and try a beverage that is a little on the "healthier" side, while still being tasty and refreshing!
Kelli Harrison says
I am now following @CheersCascal on Twitter
Amy S says
I was just thinking the other day that I wanted to find a healthier alternative to soda! I would love to try these!
Sherri says
I would love to win!! Thanks.
Catherine Robinson says
I would love to try Cascal!
Marie G. says
My husband,Greg&I are both diabetics and we take meds,plus insulin twice a day. This is something thats sounds like we could have and enjoy. Thanks for the headsup on a new tasty product. Marie G.
Becky says
I would love to try this!
barbara n says
Always looking for a alternative to boring water!
Becky says
Liked on Facebook
Lori Connors says
Would love a chance to try this out. We stay away from sodas but who doesn't love a good bubbly drink every now and then?!
Lise says
Sounds yummy! Sign me up!
Sara says
I'd like to win! Sounds great!
Dawn says
I want to win!!! 🙂
Summer says
These look and sound delicious…. I'm preggo, so every thing sounds delicious 🙂
I wanna win!!!!
Lisa says
I would love to win this. They sound awesome.
Katie says
I want to try them.
denise says
Oh, I would LOVE to win this !!
Rebecca says
I want to win! Those look delicious!
Teresa says
I hope I win, but I will try it anyway. Cutting out sugars and don't like fake sugars so this sounds perfect.
Andrea F says
Those sound great! We just had a Whole Foods open 30 minutes away, so I completely understand your excitement 🙂
Lindsay says
I want to Win!! I am desperately seeking an alternative for a friend who is obsessed with "pop".
Kari says
My curiosity is piqued now - I'd love to try it!
Corisa says
I'd love to win to try this drink!
carla-jo says
I would love to try them(I live in MS too!) I liked them on facebook.
sarah Kozlowski says
I would love to try it.
Rachel M says
I'd love to win! These look great.
The Home Cook says
These sound delicious! I'd love to win!
The Home Cook says
I'm following Cascal on Twitter (@tasteofhomecook)
Mindydana says
I'd like to try this stuff. Sometimes I just gotta have something fizzy in my day and I'd love to kick soda to the curb forever. And I'd love to be able to tell my soda-guzzling friends about it too.
Kimberly says
I like Cascal on FB: Kimberly Kenny
Traci says
I would LOVE to win!
Pippa Griffin says
Love Cascal and this would be a treat to win! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!
Andrea D. says
I would love to try this. Thanks for the chance to enter.
R says
No Whole foods open near me yet either, so I would LOVE to try these!!
Rachel says
I would love to try this drink. I am an avid diet coke drinker and trying to quit.
susan allen says
i am diabetic and am addicted to diet coke so i would love to try this it sounds great thanks for the opportunity to win
susan allen says
i just posted about this on my facebook page thanks for a second chance to win
Katie Chetta says
I would like to give it a try!! 🙂
Paige Horne says
I wanna win!!!
Linn says
I love Cascal and would love a sampler pack.
Allison says
I would love to win this! I love trying new things:)
Allison says
I also liked them on Facebook!
Rebecca A says
I would love to try!! 🙂
Vicki says
Love the names!! Ripe Rouge sounds interesting. I would love try this sampler pack.
Jessica R. says
Looks tasty! I'll have to look for it next time I'm at Whole Foods. I drink way to much soda so this would be a nice alternative. : )
van pham says
I have been trying to find this drink and win this so many times. Maybe this time will be the charm.
Kristi says
Sure I would like to try this drink. It looks pretty interesting!
Thanks,
Kristi
Theresa T says
I'm so glad more companies are coming out with high quality soft drinks! Its nice to have some not-so-bad bubbly every so often and I'd love to sample these!
Taryn says
I would love to win this! Love the interesting flavors.
Carol Fox says
I cannot tell you how interested I am in trying this product. Thank you for posting it, and for the opportunity to try it! Our school, Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, VT, has the best cafeteria around. Leo, the Director, is always trying new products as he wants to only sell the most nutritional foods and drinks in his cafe. There has been so much information about the affects of diet everything that this looks like a good product to offer. If chosen, I will bring it in to our school and give it the taste test. I would also welcome a refreshing drink, low in calories, that I would want in my pantry. I rarely drink any soft drink - diet or not - but often would like something more than water. Thank you for introducing this to me! PS - love your site. My friend has it pinned.
Carol
Cristina S. says
Who wouldn't want to win?
Melissa @ Kids in the Sink says
I liked them on facebook.
Dixie says
I would love to sample it!! I have never heard of it until reading your post and it sounds very interesting! Keeping my fingers crossed!!
Abi says
Ooh this sounds wonderful! I want to try it:-)
Aimee says
Hoping im sipping on some cascal soon:-)
Kelly says
Would love to enjoy this beverage.
Traci Carnoali says
Heading to fb to "like" Cascal... Always love to try new things!! Can't wait to try this one soon too!