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Christmas Markets and Hotels for a Sustainable Advent Season

Christmas Markets and Hotels for a Sustainable Advent Season

This is an update to our article from November 22, 2022 (All dates are current for Advent 2023) Do you love Christmas markets as much as we do? They are as much a part of the Advent season as getting the Christmas decorations out of…

A Weekend at the Berghotel Rehlegg

A Weekend at the Berghotel Rehlegg

It is snowing. Actually, the perfect starting position for a weekend at the Berghotel Rehlegg. If it wasn’t for the completely snow-covered roads. Maybe you know the feeling when you sit very upright in the car and try to move the car towards the mountain…

Do’s and Don’ts while traveling through Thailand

Do’s and Don’ts while traveling through Thailand

You want to discover foreign countries and get to know the country, its people and traditions? That’s good. And if you manage to adapt your behavior to local customs and practices, all the better because it shows your appreciation of the locals. This is true all over the world. In our blog today, you can read about the things you have to watch out for during your vacation in Thailand to avoid putting your foot in it.

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Girls Weekend with Environmental Focus in the Black Forest

Girls Weekend with Environmental Focus in the Black Forest

It is time to leave the loved ones to themselves and take a time out from family life. This is what we do every year. However, this year it should be a little different — more sustainable. As a Green Pearls® author having the wonderful…

Sustainable Winter vacation – Part 2

Sustainable Winter vacation – Part 2

And we continue with our tips for varied winter vacations. You plan to visit the Alps, but you don’t want to stand in lift queues and then race down the crowded slopes? Snow tours, sledding, cross-country skiing – there are so many, great alternatives to…

 

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