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More sustainable Travel in Germany – Destinations and Travel Tips (Green Travel Guide)

More sustainable Travel in Germany – Destinations and Travel Tips (Green Travel Guide)

A vacation in Germany? It’s seriously underrated. From the Wadden Sea to the Alps, you’ll find breathtaking nature, charming regions, and plenty of opportunities for sustainable travel. And the best part? You can easily reach many of these destinations by train.

The best hotels for a sustainable vacation with your dog

The best hotels for a sustainable vacation with your dog

If you have a dog, then you know the challenge: you want to book a vacation, you’ve found a nice hotel, and then the questions start pouring in. Are dogs allowed? And if so, is the hotel really dog-friendly? Where can your four-legged friend go?…

Is the Wadden Sea in danger? Learn how to enjoy a sustainable vacation on the North Sea coast

Is the Wadden Sea in danger? Learn how to enjoy a sustainable vacation on the North Sea coast

The Wadden Sea ranks among the most fascinating landscapes on Earth. Every six hours, the tides reveal a new version of the same coastline: tidal creeks emerge, mudflats glisten, the sea recedes, and you can see the waves rolling in—only for it all to start again. However, this unique ecosystem is under increasing pressure.
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Reunion weekend in Central Germany: The perfect place for a sustainable weekend trip with friends

Reunion weekend in Central Germany: The perfect place for a sustainable weekend trip with friends

Tips for a sustainable weekend trip – Part 1 Your best friends from school, college, or sports team – you used to see them almost every day, but now they all live somewhere else. Isn’t it time for a reunion? STURM in Mellrichstadt is located (almost)…

6 underrated cities in Germany you should definitely visit (City Guide Pt 2)

6 underrated cities in Germany you should definitely visit (City Guide Pt 2)

There is more to Germany than Berlin and Munich! We present 6 lesser known cities in Germany that are definitely worth a visit! Best of all, with short travel distances and the option to get there by train (or even e-bike), such a city trip…

 

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