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Green resolutions for 2026: Kick off the new year in a more sustainable way

Green resolutions for 2026: Kick off the new year in a more sustainable way

Welcome to 2026! A new year brings new opportunities, including the chance to adopt a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle. Topics such as the circular economy, plant-based nutrition, energy efficiency, zero waste and slow travel are becoming increasingly important. True sustainability is no longer about…

Ice bathing & the cold – a natural power for body and mind

Ice bathing & the cold – a natural power for body and mind

Before you brave the cold, it’s worth taking a moment to look back. Ice bathing is much more than a modern trend. In fact, people all over the world have been harnessing the power of cold water for thousands of years.

Travel More Sustainably with Apps: Digital Companions for Conscious Explorers

Travel More Sustainably with Apps: Digital Companions for Conscious Explorers

Travel apps today are so much more than just navigation tools or booking assistants. They can help you travel more consciously, support local communities, and offer  unique experiences off the beaten path. Here are five great apps helping you reduce waste, discover local experiences and travel more mindfully

 

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Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

A professional spa treatment at a wellness hotel is a luxury that many people indulge in on vacation. But you don’t always have the time or money to treat yourself. So here’s how you can relax at home with a sustainable DIY spa day and…

Sustainable and environmentally friendly water sports

Sustainable and environmentally friendly water sports

Water sports include all sports that take place in or on the water. However, not all water sports are environmentally friendly. Power boating and jet skiing are certainly not the greenest of water sports. Kite surfing is also controversial. At least in the North Sea…

 

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