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At night on the road

At night on the road

Once everything goes quiet, when the stars twinkle and streets empty, there is always something exceptional about the atmosphere. No matter if it’s an alpine meadow or a boulevard, when you are out at night under lanterns and stars, even the familiar suddenly seems entirely…

Interview with the marine biologists of Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

Interview with the marine biologists of Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

The Maldives is a vacation paradise for many travelers. But also, for marine biologists, it is a dream to work on the Maldives. There is hardly any other country on earth that boasts such a great diversity of coral reefs. The reef colonies and the…

Why you should travel in low season

Why you should travel in low season

If you regularly visit our blog, you may have already learned something about traveling the Alps in low season last week. Climate change means that it is no longer entirely clear when off-season applies in the individual destinations. For example, in the past, September in the Alps had been absolute low season, but nowadays, weather is much steadier during this period, so that even in fall an increasing number of people travel into the mountains. Sadly, many people lack the flexibility to travel against the flow of tourists. If you have school-aged children, you depend on the vacations, after all. 

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Sustainable city trips in Europe

Sustainable city trips in Europe

Spring is coming. After social distancing for the past two years, isn’t this a good time to enjoy sitting in cafés and breathe some city air? One positive effect of the pandemic is the rapidly increasing demand for sustainable alternatives when traveling. Many of the…

Digital Detox by Green Pearls®

Digital Detox by Green Pearls®

Many of us are “digital addicts”. Addicted to information of any kind. How much time do you think Germans spend on their cell phones? According to a study by German television, it’s an average of three and a half hours a day! Don’t you believe…

 

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