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Handcrafts and DIY: Presenting Travel Memories and Souvenirs and Decorating like in a Hotel

Handcrafts and DIY: Presenting Travel Memories and Souvenirs and Decorating like in a Hotel

Souvenirs, keepsakes, and the like hold fantastic travel memories! To keep them from ending up in a dusty corner of your home, I’ve put together a handful of DIY craft ideas to help you capture and display your memories in a lasting and aesthetic way!…

Green Pearls® Calendar for a Sustainable December

Green Pearls® Calendar for a Sustainable December

December is no longer just around the corner. It’s here! And with it, the Christmas lights, the chocolate figurines, the decorations – and a whole bunch of temptations to give up on your own sustainable lifestyle. Whether it’s the plastic wrapping for holiday treats, the…

How to Vegan Travel – We answer all your Questions about Vegan Travel, Vegan Hotels, and Vegan-friendly Destinations

How to Vegan Travel – We answer all your Questions about Vegan Travel, Vegan Hotels, and Vegan-friendly Destinations

More and more people are living and traveling vegan. What was quite difficult a few years ago is becoming increasingly easier. A growing number of travel companies are catering to vegans by offering plant-based meals and animal-free accommodations. Here are some practical tips on how to get started with vegan travel. But first, let’s look at the connection between sustainable and vegan travel.

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9 reasons why you should travel to South Tyrol for Törggelen (including where to stay and how to travel sustainable)

9 reasons why you should travel to South Tyrol for Törggelen (including where to stay and how to travel sustainable)

Have you ever heard of Törggelen? Well, since you have just landed on our blog article, it seems that you are at least interested in this South Tyrolean tradition. But if you’re still not sure if it’s really worth experiencing the 5th South Tyrolean Season,…

Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Are you already dreading the dark winter days and long nights? Believe me, you are not alone! More and more people are escaping the dark, cold and wet season by heading south. Sun, sea and pleasant temperatures sound more tempting than slush and fog. In…

 

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