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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.

More Sustainably furnished: Hotels with handmade wooden furniture

More Sustainably furnished: Hotels with handmade wooden furniture

Do you enjoy soft travel and have a passion for design and wooden furniture? Then you’re just like me! Before I moved to the Middle East, two of my favorite pieces of furniture were a beautiful 19th-century wooden cabinet and a desk that was once…

Green Oases in the City – 4 Beautiful Parks in Germany

Green Oases in the City – 4 Beautiful Parks in Germany

For a long time, the lack of trees and green spaces was a peculiarity of the European city. After all, they were located behind the city walls and protected the inhabitants from wild nature and other enemies. In many old cities you can still feel this today when you walk through the narrow streets: geometry, order and stone – this was what people felt comfortable with for many centuries. It wasn’t until the 18th century that beautiful parks in Germany were created, and according to the Federal Statistical Office, there are increasing, due to public demand.

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How to identify sustainable accommodation? (7-Point-Check)

How to identify sustainable accommodation? (7-Point-Check)

Not everything that calls itself green is green. Because terms like “sustainable” or “eco” are not protected, anyone can use them for anything. We also see a lot of “greenwashing” in hotels and accommodations. Others are very committed without showing it. In this article we…

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable living – sounds good, but what comes to mind? Do you sometimes ask yourselves the same question? One of the points that is a bit tricky probably is the furnishings. Our Green Pearls® partners have a lot of experience and also a few tips on…

 

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