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Festivals and holidays in other countries: From the Songkran festival in Thailand to Christmas in Seychelles.

Festivals and holidays in other countries: From the Songkran festival in Thailand to Christmas in Seychelles.

It’s December. For most of us, this month is automatically associated with the Advent season and Christmas. In Europe, where Christmas tends to be a Christian tradition, that’s no surprise. We begin to see the first gingerbread in supermarket shelves in autumn, and even the…

Relaxed and sustainable vacation

Relaxed and sustainable vacation

Vacationing far away, and sustainably? Is that even possible? If you are enervated by always hearing the same comments, we have good news for you: Yes, it is! And we’ll give you a few examples of how.   Generally speaking, hotels have various options for being…

Sustainable vacation by the sea at Gili Lankanfushi

Sustainable vacation by the sea at Gili Lankanfushi

What does your ideal sustainable vacation look like? 

For us, a vacation by the sea is at the top of the list. And perfect for that is a stay at Gili Lankanfushi. The 45 villas are located in the middle of the sea in the Maldives. Whether diving, snorkeling, or surfing: Here, all your ocean dreams will come true.

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Healing sounds — Sound-Healing in Green Pearls® Hotels

Healing sounds — Sound-Healing in Green Pearls® Hotels

Surely, you know this. You hear certain music and from one moment to the next your mood changes. It takes you on a dream journey, makes your feet bounce, or sometimes even makes tears flow. Sounds and music trigger feelings in us humans. Sound-Healing makes…

5 Green Pearls® Tips for a Relaxed Sustainable Beach Vacation

5 Green Pearls® Tips for a Relaxed Sustainable Beach Vacation

Are you dreaming of the sun, sea, and beach? Unfortunately, many of our planet’s beaches are threatened by pollution and destruction, which makes it even more important that we treat them with care. The generations that follow us should still be able to spend relaxing…

 

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