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Meet the chef: Guido Hettler from Villa Breitenberg

Meet the chef: Guido Hettler from Villa Breitenberg

Do you sometimes love to take a look behind the scenes? We find it always exciting to get to know the people who are responsible for pampering our vacation. For some time already we introduce you to the innovative founders and managers of the hotels…

Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

[With Nina & Melanie from the travel blog Good Morning World] We love to travel – without leaving our conscience at home. That’s why we introduce you to special places, inspiring hotels or apartments that contribute to social and environmental responsibility. But we are not…

Peru: from Choqueqirao to Arequipa and Paracas

Peru: from Choqueqirao to Arequipa and Paracas

In the last two articles (here you can find part 1 and part 2), I already shared some impressions and tips for traveling through this amazing country. Today I will take you to the next stops of our route: from Cusco we hiked to the ruins of Choqueqirao, traveled to the beautiful town of Arequipa in the South and from there to the coast and along the Panamericana to Lima. As I wrote before, Peru is bigger than you think and for 500 km you might need more than 100 hours by bus, so make sure to bring some time 🙂

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Peru: From the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Cusco

Peru: From the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Cusco

In our last post I already shared some of my impressions from traveling Peru in spring this year. From Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) we went on to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the historic Inca capital Cusco. Read on to find out…

Corals, turtles & the sea: environmental protection in Thailand

Corals, turtles & the sea: environmental protection in Thailand

The ecosystem of the ocean is sensitive and constantly threatened as a result of pollution, overfishing and rising water temperatures caused by human beings. As you have certainly read coral reefs are endangered worldwide. The reefs are important: They are home to a a lot…

 

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