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Getting away from everyday life at Arosea Life Balance Hotel

Getting away from everyday life at Arosea Life Balance Hotel

When I want to get away from it all, I like to be outside in nature. Surrounded by the lush greenery, wood and dormant rocks, I can easily unwind. It seems like others think alike; otherwise, South Tyrol wouldn’t be one of the most popular…

Rail Romance: Traveling by train

Rail Romance: Traveling by train

There are various reasons for taking the train – no traffic jams, diverse landscapes, time to read. Some speak of Slow Travel, the idea of experiencing a trip more consciously. Usually, you only reach long haul destinations by plane, yet it’s easy traveling short distances…

Green Christmas party: Three locations for your feast

Green Christmas party: Three locations for your feast

Have you planned your company Christmas party yet? A great opportunity toasting to the year and celebrate with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. However, often, sustainable aspects are not considered when celebrating with the excuse “Christmas is only once a year,” “exceptionally.”  On one side, you can find many nice ideas to make the Christmas party more eco-friendly (jars can be decorated and used as candle holder, you can get presents from charitable organizations, world shops, bee-friendly seeds or home-made jam for secret Santa), and, on the other, you can find several locations planning the party for you! The following locations are ideal for your green Christmas party!

 

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Vegan inspiration: summer rolls from Keemala Resort

Vegan inspiration: summer rolls from Keemala Resort

Today we want to inspire you with a Thai classic, that is vegan and partly raw on top: Vegetable rice paper rolls with mint chutney and chili tamarind sauce! The recipe originates from the Keemala Resort located on Phuket Island, featuring the culinary motto “a…

Sustainable gifts – 7 tips for greener presents

Sustainable gifts – 7 tips for greener presents

When making presents, we intend to make someone happy and put a smile on his face. That way, gifts are fun. But far too often we feel obliged to make a gift, and buy random things just to hand over something.

 

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