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6 reasons on why you should travel sustainably

6 reasons on why you should travel sustainably

On our blog we often talk about HOW to travel sustainable. Today, though, we want to talk about WHY it is important. We’ll give away this much: it’s not just about protecting the environment. Ultimately, sustainable travel benefits you personally.

What is luxury? A concept in flux – and in harmony with sustainability?

What is luxury? A concept in flux – and in harmony with sustainability?

Luxury hotel, luxury resort, luxury brand, luxury you don’t need and luxury you ought to have – we use the word luxury a lot – but have you ever thought about what it really means? What do you consider a personal luxury?

Healthy food on vacation – Green Pearls® hotels with nutritional counseling

Healthy food on vacation – Green Pearls® hotels with nutritional counseling

It’s not always easy to fit healthy eating into your daily routine. Most of the time, it has to be quick and easy. Do you want to eat healthier? Our partner hotels have many different ways for you to eat healthy food on vacation and change your diet for good. (more…)

Small but Exquisite: Ten unique boutique hotels with a sustainable philosophy

Small but Exquisite: Ten unique boutique hotels with a sustainable philosophy

The more people around us, the more anonymous we feel. Sometimes we enjoy that anonymity, but when we’re staying in a hotel or vacationing, we like to be noticed. Do you feel the same way?

Best Breakfast – This is how you start your day at sustainable hotels

Best Breakfast – This is how you start your day at sustainable hotels

Am I the only one who thought that a “continental breakfast” would consist of breakfast delicacies from all seven continents? Think again! If you have booked accommodation with this type of breakfast, you can expect little more than a roll with butter, jam and a…

 

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