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Babymoon: Enjoying your last few times together (for now)

Babymoon: Enjoying your last few times together (for now)

Before your first baby arrives, you go through a whole series of changes. Suddenly, you find yourself driven by things like “nesting” (there’s always something to hammer together or buy). Another aspect is your relationship. You already know it’s going to change. Reason enough to…

Renovated sustainably: Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee

Renovated sustainably: Hotel Speicher am Ziegelsee

In the past, grain was stored in order to be able to supply the whole of Schwerin with bread, today it smells of fresh rolls: The Hotel Speicher welcomes you in a former granary directly on the Ziegelsee. Behind the brick walls, a climate-positive 4-star…

Renovated Sustainably: Landgut Stober

Renovated Sustainably: Landgut Stober

The Landgut Stober is not only a hotel, but also a conference and event location – and all this at a historical location of sustainability. The theme here is not an “add on”, but an integral part of all activities and this is, of course, reflected in the renovation and extension of the hotel

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International Day of Forests: Trees for all

International Day of Forests: Trees for all

The “International Day of Forests” has been celebrated on the 21st of March since the 1970s. At that time, it was created in response to global forest destruction – and sadly, the topic is as relevant today as it was then. We show you how…

Thrills and relaxation at lofty heights

Thrills and relaxation at lofty heights

Whether hiking, flying or relaxing – we love to get high! Therefore, today we will show you in which hotels you can experience adventure and relaxation at breathtaking heights.

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.

Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.

In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.

You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail