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Holidays by bike – sustainable travel in autumn

Holidays by bike – sustainable travel in autumn

This is an update of our article from 14.06.2020 Holidays by bike have many advantages: You are in the fresh air, you are in motion, and you can stop at any time to discover beautiful sights. Some of our Green Pearls® partners have special offers…

Local Architecture and more sustainable building in Tourism

Local Architecture and more sustainable building in Tourism

Our Green Pearls are located all over the world in a variety of places. This diversity is also reflected in the way the hotels are built and the local architecture. We have taken a closer look at hotel buildings and present some architecturally unique Green…

Lasting relaxation — special yoga offers

Lasting relaxation — special yoga offers

Yoga provides relaxation and promotes your mindfulness. We love to introduce you to the different yoga offers in our Green Pearls® Hotels. We are sure you will find a suitable course here.

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Healing sounds — Sound-Healing in Green Pearls® Hotels

Healing sounds — Sound-Healing in Green Pearls® Hotels

Surely, you know this. You hear certain music and from one moment to the next your mood changes. It takes you on a dream journey, makes your feet bounce, or sometimes even makes tears flow. Sounds and music trigger feelings in us humans. Sound-Healing makes…

Faraway travels with a good conscience

Faraway travels with a good conscience

Can you still go on a long-distance trip with a good conscience? Today we show you why a trip to faraway countries is also worthwhile and how our local green pearls are working on various projects to ensure even more sustainability.

 

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