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Thailand Goes Green: Sustainability with History

Thailand Goes Green: Sustainability with History

A king and his green visions In recent years, Thailand has implemented a great deal in eco-friendly and sustainability-based improvements and has been considered a sustainable destination since 2018. A little-known fact is that King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away in 2016, has been a…

Hoteliers up close: Finding yourself at OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa

Hoteliers up close: Finding yourself at OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa

Day after day, our Green Pearls manage to combine the themes of travel and sustainability, and the people behind them are very committed to doing just that! In our series Hoteliers Up Close we introduce you to these fascinating individuals and their wonderful hotels.

The path to inner strength: Pro tips from the OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa

The path to inner strength: Pro tips from the OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa

When it comes to health and strength, we usually only think about physical fitness in combination with exercise and weight training. 

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Yoga around the world – these hotels offer yoga classes

Yoga around the world – these hotels offer yoga classes

Yoga is an excellent way to combine a holiday with a relaxing break. This type of relaxation has been very popular for many years and is also suitable for people traveling alone.

Why yoga and which yoga styles should you choose?

Why yoga and which yoga styles should you choose?

Have you ever thought about starting yoga or are you already a practicing yogi? I myself stumbled into yoga in 2005. As a part-time fitness and group trainer, yoga was then introduced as a regular course in my studio and since all the women suddenly…

 

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