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The Power Lies in Abstinence – Fasting Treatments and Detox Offers from the Green Pearls® Hotels

The Power Lies in Abstinence – Fasting Treatments and Detox Offers from the Green Pearls® Hotels

Slow down, do something good for the body, and draw new strength from doing without. Is this what you expect from a stay in a hotel? Let our expert Green Pearls® partners professionally guide you through a fasting treatment or a detox programme.

Recycling of leftover food and waste avoidance

Recycling of leftover food and waste avoidance

Did you know that in Germany about 80 kg of food per person ends up in the trash every year? This puts a strain on the environment because resources are consumed both in production and disposal. The top priority is to avoid food waste. This…

Nature comes alive – pandemic observations and animal welfare projects of our Green Pearls® Hotels

Nature comes alive – pandemic observations and animal welfare projects of our Green Pearls® Hotels

In many countries, curfews due to the corona pandemic have led to busy cities and regions suddenly becoming almost deserted. Where humans have retreated, the animal and plant world is spreading. Our Green Pearls® Hotels have also observed changes in nature and collected them for us. Some hotels have been actively campaigning for animal protection for a long time anyway. We would like to introduce some of these exciting projects to you.

 

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Sustainable cuisine — everything but one-sided

Sustainable cuisine — everything but one-sided

A sustainable cuisine can be very versatile, creative and multi-faceted. After all, sustainable eating does not only mean that food should come from organic farming wherever possible, it should also be regional and seasonal. In our post you find out more about superfoods that are…

A COMEBACK OF THE OCCITAN CULTURE IN PIEDMONT

A COMEBACK OF THE OCCITAN CULTURE IN PIEDMONT

The name Piedmont, or Italian Piemonte comes from the Latin ad pedem montium which translates as “at the foot of the mountains”. This name sounds very appropriate for the region in northwest Italy, which is characterized by the impressive mountain and valley world of the…

 

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