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Conscious Luxury in Vietnam: The Green Pearls® Travel Guide

Conscious Luxury in Vietnam: The Green Pearls® Travel Guide

Thailand is out, Vietnam is in? “That impression is correct,” says Trung Bao Nguyen of The Anam Hotels in Vietnam. Thailand remains a beautiful and popular travel destination, but due to mass tourism, Western tourists are looking for a “fresh and authentic” travel experience. “Many…

Want to explore Turkey in a more sustainable way? Your Green Travel Guide to getting there, the regions, culture, and nature

Want to explore Turkey in a more sustainable way? Your Green Travel Guide to getting there, the regions, culture, and nature

Once upon a time, the Orient Express traveled all the way to Constantinople. Nowadays, you can reach Istanbul in just a few hours. Baklava, bazaars, the Bosphorus. Between them: world history. Turkey is a country that can’t be summed up in a single snapshot. There…

Sustainable Vacation in Austria – All about eco-friendly travel, accommodations and activities (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Vacation in Austria – All about eco-friendly travel, accommodations and activities (Green Travel Guide)

Every year, Austria inspires many travelers, like you and us. Sadly, this also creates a problem: the Alps inspire a lot of people, especially during the two high seasons, summer and winter. Too many. That’s one of the reasons we’ve created this Green Travel Guide, to help you prepare for your next vacation in Austria — and to help you travel in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way while you’re there.

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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.

Sustainable travel in the Berchtesgadener Land region – vacation in the realm of the Watzmann

Sustainable travel in the Berchtesgadener Land region – vacation in the realm of the Watzmann

With its majestic peaks, deep blue lakes, and unspoiled alpine pastures—the Berchtesgadener Land is one of Germany’s most beautiful natural regions. It encompasses a UNESCO biosphere reserve and Germany’s only alpine national park. In the realm of the legendary Watzmann, between Königssee and Jenner, the…

 

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