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“Sustainability is common sense and good business.” An interview with STURM’s next generation

“Sustainability is common sense and good business.” An interview with STURM’s next generation

Sustainably managed hotels embody a particular mindset. This raises an interesting question when such hotels are handed over to the next generation: How does the younger generation view sustainable hospitality? For the Green Travel Blog, we spoke with Xaver Schulze Diekhoff (25), from the STURM…

Solo with a child: More sustainable and conscious travel

Solo with a child: More sustainable and conscious travel

Are you planning a vacation—just you and your child? And would you like to collect beautiful memories while teaching and exemplifying sustainability? If so, you’re not alone. Experts agree: traveling alone with your child not only possible, but also incredibly enriching for both of you.…

Snack Gardens: Hotels with experience-driven garden concepts and a focus on responsible practices

Snack Gardens: Hotels with experience-driven garden concepts and a focus on responsible practices

A snack garden is exactly what the name suggests—you can and should help yourself! Pick berries from the bushes, eat an apple straight from the tree, and rub a few herbs between your fingers. Everything that grows here is edible, fragrant, and ready to be discovered. In this article, we’ll show you hotels that allow snacking and give you tips on how to implement this concept at home.
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The Black Forest: Fairytale forest, myth, and more sustainable travel

The Black Forest: Fairytale forest, myth, and more sustainable travel

Did you know that the Black Forest was once completely deforested? Or that many mistakes were made during the first large-scale reforestation program, the consequences of which are still visible today? Fortunately, a change in thinking occurred in time. Today, parts of the Black Forest are…

Black Forest Cake — A classic that balances tradition and responsibility (including the original recipe)

Black Forest Cake — A classic that balances tradition and responsibility (including the original recipe)

Hardly any other cake is more closely associated with a region than Black Forest cake is with the Black Forest in Germany. And not just because of its name. Packed with cream, eggs, chocolate, cherries, and a hint of cherry brandy—this cake is rich, festive,…

 

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