Nadine Weiland, Autor bei GREEN TRAVEL BLOG

Author: Nadine Weiland

Bathing in natural swimming ponds: good for body and nature

Bathing in natural swimming ponds: good for body and nature

Last summer I went swimming in a natural pond for the first time and it was a very special experience, especially for me as a nature lover. Surrounded by trees and the beautiful garden, I just let myself float among the water lilies! The best…

Healthy food on vacation – Green Pearls® hotels with nutritional counseling

Healthy food on vacation – Green Pearls® hotels with nutritional counseling

It’s not always easy to fit healthy eating into your daily routine. Most of the time, it has to be quick and easy. Do you want to eat healthier? Our partner hotels have many different ways for you to eat healthy food on vacation and…

Beautiful views

Beautiful views

Vacations are primarily about relaxing, recharging our batteries, and leaving everyday life behind. It is well known that nature has a great influence on our well-being and relaxation. Therefore, a vacation is even more valuable when we are surrounded by a beautiful landscape and can enjoy beautiful views. (more…)

Sporty timeout in the sustainable Green Pearls® Hotels

Sporty timeout in the sustainable Green Pearls® Hotels

A relaxing vacation means something different for everyone. Some like to lie by the pool, others prefer a time-out in the spa and wellness area, and still, others need active downtime to overcome the stress of everyday life. There is something for everyone at our Green…

Precious water in paradise – water treatment in Gili Lankanfushi

Precious water in paradise – water treatment in Gili Lankanfushi

Are you longing for white sand and turquoise sea? Then we have the perfect hotel for you – the Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives. Here you can expect a dream vacation in an environmentally conscious hotel. What the Gili does in relation to the environment…

 

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