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Sustainable engagement in Gili Lankanfushi – Preserving the marine habitat

Sustainable engagement in Gili Lankanfushi – Preserving the marine habitat

Are you dreaming of a hammock between palm trees, white sand below you, and the ocean in front of you? But you also want to do something to preserve this vacation paradise for the future? Then Gili Lankanfushi on the Maldives is the right place…

It’s buzzing and humming in the Green Pearls® hotels – hideaways for insects

It’s buzzing and humming in the Green Pearls® hotels – hideaways for insects

The snow is melting, the first blooms are appearing, the air is filled with the buzzing and humming sound of insects. It is impossible not to notice: Spring is coming. Green Pearls® hotels are preparing their gardens not only for you but also for their…

Restful sleep in Green Pearls® hotels

Restful sleep in Green Pearls® hotels

In our blog article “Why sleep is so important for our health” we have already explained the three sleep phases and what happens in which sleep phase. Deep, restful sleep is our most important daily regeneration. It protects us from illness and promotes our health.

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Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin that supports our health

Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin that supports our health

Vitamin D comes in different forms. Vitamin D3 is vital for us. It can be produced by the body itself if we get enough sunlight. It is also contained in fatty fish such as salmon and herring, although it is not possible to eat enough…

How to help save energy at Green Pearls® Hotels

How to help save energy at Green Pearls® Hotels

Our partner hotels demonstrate a sustainable approach to resources. It is clear that energy consumption is kept as low as possible. We show you how the Green Pearls® hotels around the world are doing it and how you can help with your stay.

 

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