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Astro Travel 2026 – Your sustainable inspired vacation under the stars

Astro Travel 2026 – Your sustainable inspired vacation under the stars

There are moments that only the night can offer. When the sun goes down, the air cools, and the sky fills with twinkling stars, a special magic unfolds that makes you forget everyday life. This is where Astro Travel begins: Sustainable journeys where you consciously…

Volunteering with Wild Animals in South Africa – Just Symbolic Engagement or Real Conservation?

Volunteering with Wild Animals in South Africa – Just Symbolic Engagement or Real Conservation?

The golden light, the endless bush landscapes, magical encounters with wildlife. The idea of waking up to the roar of lions and ending the day watching the unmistakable African sunset is an image often conveyed. But how real is this vision, really? What lies behind…

I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

Planning a wedding for 2026? How about June 2? Or June 20? Or June 26? If so, you’re almost too late to start looking for a venue on these dates. But there’s more to plan than just the date! To ensure that the next stage of your relationship is wonderful and in line with your values, here are some ideas for great, sustainable wedding venues!
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Growing Up at Hotel Korinjak: My Family’s Journey as Croatia’s First Vegetarian Hotel

Growing Up at Hotel Korinjak: My Family’s Journey as Croatia’s First Vegetarian Hotel

Some stories resist being put into words, and my grandfather’s life is one of them. Looking back on my childhood, I realize just how unusual it was: growing up on the island of Iž, surrounded by yoga, meditation, gong baths, and people from every corner…

Saltwater, Brine & Sea: Swim in hotel pools without chemicals

Saltwater, Brine & Sea: Swim in hotel pools without chemicals

It sounds good: bathing in salt instead of chlorine. Environmentally friendly and good for your skin. But it’s not quite true. What many people may not know is that salt itself contains chlorine! But because it is not in its pure form, it is actually…

 

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