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„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

Whatever you exemplify, is what your child will emulate. You know this maxim, don’t you? It’s what we’re here to discuss today because what better way to teach little ones about sustainable practices than by setting an example? When we show our children right from…

(Roof) terraces in winter – Green Pearls® partners reveal sustainable ways to do it

(Roof) terraces in winter – Green Pearls® partners reveal sustainable ways to do it

Breathing in the cold, crisp air of winter, holding a hot mulled wine or tea in your hand, looking up at the starry sky. We love such perfect winter moments. However, eventually, it gets cold even with the warmest coat. But is that why you…

Serving like a professional – how to conjure up the perfect Christmas menu

Serving like a professional – how to conjure up the perfect Christmas menu

Everything is ready for your (vegetarian or vegan) Christmas menu – see last week’s blog 😉 Or at least, when you want to cook our menu 😉 In order that the eyes can also enjoy the festive meal, artfully arrange your menu on the plate and contribute in this way with the i-dot to the festive atmosphere

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Christmas menu differently – Vegetarian and Vegan options for goose and duck

Christmas menu differently – Vegetarian and Vegan options for goose and duck

Are you already in the planning stage for this year’s Christmas menu? First of all, you might think of the usual (German) classic dishes like goose or duck. But perhaps this year you feel like doing something completely different. It does not always have to…

Sustainable alternatives to skiing

Sustainable alternatives to skiing

In our previous blog, you learned how to make your ski vacation sustainable. If you don’t necessarily need ski slopes for a successful winter vacation or just feel like doing something different, then try one of the following wonderful alternatives. They’re at least as fun…

 

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