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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…

Ethical animal encounters during your vacation

Ethical animal encounters during your vacation

When you go on vacation, you can’t only admire the sights of the region. No, there’s also local flora and fauna to discover!  And aren’t encounters with animals that you don’t usually see super exciting? Our Green Pearls partners are always committed to supporting ethical…

Mythes and Legends – Part Two

Mythes and Legends – Part Two

Have you already recovered from the bloodthirsty sagas that we told you on Tuesday? Today it is a bit more relaxed.

We start in the Harz mountains near the Schlosshotel Blankenburg and the Naturresort Schindelbruch. And with a very well-known destination: the Devil’s Wall.

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Easy Upcycling projects for Everyone

Easy Upcycling projects for Everyone

“The best garbage is the garbage that doesn’t accumulate.” However, that’s easier said than done because trash tends to occur daily. A bag from the bakery, an egg carton or a plate that didn’t survive the fall onto the tiles. All the better if you…

2021: A Review – Part one

2021: A Review – Part one

After 2020, many people were hoping for a better year. More travel, more partying and generally more freedom again. Instead, 2021 came along with a new mutation and an infection high. For the tourism industry in particular, this was a major blow. Our Green Pearls®…

 

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