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Luxury Trains 2026/2027: The new travel trend that blends nostalgia, indulgence, and slow travel

Luxury Trains 2026/2027: The new travel trend that blends nostalgia, indulgence, and slow travel

Luxury trains are making a big comeback. New Orient Express routes, exclusive panoramic cars, and multi-day rail journeys through Europe are transforming travel itself into an experience once again. But we wonder: Is this a sustainable “slow travel” trend worth embracing, or is it just…

Renovating instead of building new: How hotels are preserving historic buildings

Renovating instead of building new: How hotels are preserving historic buildings

“The best in their field respect what already exists.” That’s how AD Magazine describes an architectural trend that has become a widespread approach: renovating rather than building new. In this context, historic structures are not obstacles but rather a starting point for new ideas. Old…

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.

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It’s Teatime – Tea experiences at hotels with responsible practices

It’s Teatime – Tea experiences at hotels with responsible practices

Is there anything more comforting and warming than a cup of tea? As soon as you hold it in your hands after a long winter walk and smell its warm aroma, you instantly feel relaxed. Time to enjoy! And it’s sustainable, too. Black and green…

Harvesting their own produce –  hotels with their own farms promoting sustainable measures

Harvesting their own produce – hotels with their own farms promoting sustainable measures

Sustainable hotels with their own farms do more than use their consumer influence by buying regionally and choosing organic products. They also set the tone for production by having gardens, fields, and farms right on site. In this post, we present accommodations that allow you…

 

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