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Short distances, long getaway: See you soon, DeinNRW.

Short distances, long getaway: See you soon, DeinNRW.

Your next relaxing getaway is closer than you think. When you choose North Rhine-Westphalia—or “NRW” for short—as your destination, you’ll save time traveling to and from your destination, benefit from short in-state distances, and have more time for wonderful local experiences.

Sustainable Travel in Southern Italy and Sicily (Destination Guide Italy – Part 3)

Sustainable Travel in Southern Italy and Sicily (Destination Guide Italy – Part 3)

Southern Italy and Sicily offers a different atmosphere than the North. It is warmer, more wild and simply more casual. The tip of the boot is renowned for its active volcanoes. A natural force that you can experience in different ways. In the third blog…

Sustainable Travel in Liguria, Lombardy and Friuli (Travel Guide Italy – Part 2)

Sustainable Travel in Liguria, Lombardy and Friuli (Travel Guide Italy – Part 2)

After traveling virtually to South Tyrol and Trentino in the first part of this series, we now take a look at three more areas in Northern Italy, Liguria Lombardy Friuli.  In  particular, we’d like to introduce you to the Italian concept of the Albergo Diffuso, where a hotel is distributed among several existing houses in a town. This is sustainable and brings you together with the local population. We also take a look at the vintage trend in the fashion capital of Milan and tell you about some great places to stay, plus travel and excursion tips!

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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