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Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

The wake-up service at the hotel was something I used to enjoy. It was part of the luxury of being taken care of. Eventually, though, I let my smartphone do the waking. But still, I ask myself, why? And what do hotels have to offer…

Even more beautiful than August – Winter is especially enticing in these sustainable destinations

Even more beautiful than August – Winter is especially enticing in these sustainable destinations

If you think summer is the best time to travel, it’s probably because of your childhood. After all, it’s summer break, and so you’ve been taught from an early age that it’s the (best) time to go on a vacation. But that’s not necessarily true.…

Geocaching on Vacation 2024 – Sustainable Trend or Old News?

Geocaching on Vacation 2024 – Sustainable Trend or Old News?

Updated 20.03.2024

Will people still be geocaching in 2024? Oh yes! In fact, a recent statistic shows that there are more caches hidden than ever before: over 83 million (83,720,498)! As you can see from the community, some people who used to go geocaching on vacation or at home with their parents are now going on GPS treasure hunts with their own kids. After all, it’s a near-perfect family activity: out in nature, all you need is your phone, and you can usually start right outside your front door. So it’s not only fun, but also sustainable 😉 

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Harvesting graywater and rainwater: Sustainable projects in the face of climate change

Harvesting graywater and rainwater: Sustainable projects in the face of climate change

According to UN-Water, climate change is “first and foremost a water crisis”. Extreme weather events make our water scarcer, more polluted, and less predictable. This threatens biodiversity and access to clean drinking water and sanitation around the world. You may not feel the water crisis…

International Museum Day 2024 – These museums recommend our local partners

International Museum Day 2024 – These museums recommend our local partners

Updated 20.03.2024 On International Museum Day 2024, you can enjoy free admission to many museums and take part in special events, such as workshops or festivals. This day will be celebrated worldwide on May 18, 2024 – only in Germany and Switzerland on May 21,…

 

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