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Take a culinary journey through South Tyrol with Chef Matthias Hinteregger

Take a culinary journey through South Tyrol with Chef Matthias Hinteregger

South Tyrol has always seemed to me like a culinary bridge—somewhere between dumplings and pasta, between Austria and Italy. However, when I shared this idea with South Tyrolean chef Matthias Hinteregger, he responded with slight indignation. “For me, South Tyrol is not just a bridge,…

Sustainable packed lunch for your hike: DIY ideas and packed lunches at the hotel

Sustainable packed lunch for your hike: DIY ideas and packed lunches at the hotel

If you are going on a long-distance hike, a one-day tour, or even a two-hour hike around your local mountain, you should always have something to eat in your backpack. A snack can help you feel better when you’re climbing or hiking hard, and something…

Farm-to-Table: When the food on your plate comes straight from the farm

Farm-to-Table: When the food on your plate comes straight from the farm

Local foods can be sustainable for so many reasons: you’re supporting the local economy, getting fresh food, and having a better carbon footprint because of the shorter distances. However, do you know how much healthier it really is to shop locally?

In fact, researchers have found that under adverse conditions, the delicate vitamins in your fruits and vegetables can lose up to 100 percent of their potency. They react quite differently to various factors, according to the type of vitamin. For example, vitamin A, D and E are sensitive towards oxygen and light, whereas the heat tends to leave them “cold”. 

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#stayathome and get Thailand in your living room

#stayathome and get Thailand in your living room

We are not allowed to travel at the moment, but we can always dream, can’t we? And by inhaling the delicious scents of Thai cuisine, relaxing during a herbal stamp massage or learning our first words in Thai, we feel close to our holidays while…

Eating plant-based in our hotels around the world

Eating plant-based in our hotels around the world

Last week we shared our experiences and tips on how to travel vegan. Today we let you know you what our hotels around the world have to offer – and it’s going to be delicious!

 

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