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“Kraut & Rüben”: Easter recipe from Valsana Hotel & Apartments

“Kraut & Rüben”: Easter recipe from Valsana Hotel & Apartments

It’s been a while since we had a new recipe for you here. However, our partners from the Valsana Hotel & Apartments sent us something very special just in time for Easter: a dish called “Kraut & Rüben”! This translates literally to “Cabbage & Beets”…

Sustainability Pioneers: Katrin Holl of the Hotel Lamm

Sustainability Pioneers: Katrin Holl of the Hotel Lamm

In this part of the series “Sustainability Pioneers” we introduce you to Katrin Holl of the Hotel Lamm. Already her parents followed a sustainable philosophy. As Katrin took over the management she went one step further with her direction on wellness and selfness.

Renovated sustainably: Bio-Agrivilla i pini

Renovated sustainably: Bio-Agrivilla i pini

I must confess, sustainable renovation was new to me, when I started to work with Green Pearls®. Here I came across sustainable rebuilding measures and eco-friendly architecture for the first time. Though green architecture is not a daily issue in contrary to cosmetics, food and clothes, but not less relevant. Some of our partners know a lot more about environmentally friendly renovations than me and this knowledge we like to share with you in our series “renovated sustainably”. In the first part we introduce the vegan Bio-Agrivilla i pini, a listed villa in Tuscany.

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Sustainable wedding dress: <br/>Bestow in marriage with a good conscience 

Sustainable wedding dress:
Bestow in marriage with a good conscience 

Soon the wedding season starts. We have written here already about eco-friendly locations, sustainable wedding traditions as well as green gift ideas and hopefully inspired you. One thing is still missing on our blog: the sustainable wedding dress. Who now thinks of scratchy materials and…

Top secret: Insider tips for Freiburg, Erlangen, Cusco and Paris

Top secret: Insider tips for Freiburg, Erlangen, Cusco and Paris

The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben or the Empire State Building – planning a city trip we usually end up with touristic hot spots, at least they are the landmarks of these towns. As you know, we support touristic offers off the beaten tracks, so that…

 

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