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Off to Italy! Sustainable family hotels for your next vacation

Off to Italy! Sustainable family hotels for your next vacation

Following our articles on sustainable family vacation hotels in Germany, Austria and Peru, our journey now takes us to Italy. From the alpine panoramas of South Tyrol to the rolling hills of Liguria and the hidden beach of Sicily, we discover places where conscious traveling…

APIPURA hotel rinner – A family story with heart and honey

APIPURA hotel rinner – A family story with heart and honey

Imagine a place where the air smells of fresh mountain hay, where bees buzz and dance through the garden, and where you sit at the breakfast table and spread organic honey from your own apiary on a freshly baked bun. Are you there in spirit?…

Vacation in sustainable hotels with childcare and babysitting services

Vacation in sustainable hotels with childcare and babysitting services

In Tourist hot spots like Maspalomas or Hurghada, you find plenty of them: Hotels with a kids club. In most cases, these hotels offer all-inclusive vacations and often have their own water park. I used to go to these mini-clubs when I was a kid – but I wouldn’t travel to these hotels with my own kids. Because these types of all-inclusive resorts definitely lack a sustainability concept. So in this blog post, I will introduce you to sustainable hotels with childcare/babysitting services. (more…)

A sustainable family weekend at Hotel Weiherhof in South Tyrol

A sustainable family weekend at Hotel Weiherhof in South Tyrol

 A big heart for guests of all ages: Hotel Weihrerhof on the shores of Lake Wolfsgruben in South Tyrol is run by a family with children of their own. They know exactly what it takes to make a family weekend on the Ritten a success.…

„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

Whatever you exemplify, is what your child will emulate. You know this maxim, don’t you? It’s what we’re here to discuss today because what better way to teach little ones about sustainable practices than by setting an example? When we show our children right from…

 

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