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Mindful vacation in Green Pearls® partner hotels in Indonesia and Nepal

Mindful vacation in Green Pearls® partner hotels in Indonesia and Nepal

Are you looking for a green hotel for a relaxing getaway? In our blog series, we have already introduced you to some sustainable hotels that are perfect for mindful vacations. Today, we’re heading to Indonesia and Nepal to share the highlights for an all-around relaxing…

Recipe for Spaghetti alla Chitarra from Paradiso Pure.Living

Recipe for Spaghetti alla Chitarra from Paradiso Pure.Living

Today we have a great vegan recipe from Paradiso Pure.Living. The two chefs Federica Scolta and Ivan Hladyuk shared their preparation of the Spaghetti alla Chitarra with us.

Italy’s mountain regions – Mindfulness in Green Pearls® hotels

Italy’s mountain regions – Mindfulness in Green Pearls® hotels

Our sustainable Green Pearls® partner hotels ensure relaxing vacations, healthy timeouts, and plenty of mindfulness. Today we present you green hotels in the mountains of Italy, which are perfect for a mindful relaxation break. In the authentic mountain regions, you will definitely find the right place to relax from everyday life.

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Wellness in Germany

Wellness in Germany

In our last blog articles on mindfulness and holistic health, we have already introduced you to some of our green pearls and their sustainable health concepts. From Tenerife to Croatia and Thailand. Today we stay in Germany and take you to the Black Forest and…

Recipe for sweet potato hummus from CERVO Mountain Resort

Recipe for sweet potato hummus from CERVO Mountain Resort

The sustainable CERVO Mountain Resort in Zermatt impresses us not only with its unique view of the Matterhorn but also culinary. Today we have a simple, delicious and vegan recipe for sweet potato hummus to try for you.

 

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