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Sleeping comfort in green hotels and cottages

Sleeping comfort in green hotels and cottages

Massages, saunas, meditation… none of this will bring lasting relaxation if your sleep is not restful! This is now widely known and has even developed into a new trend: sleep tourism. In other words, traveling to (finally) get a really good night’s sleep. Usually embedded…

Sustainable Coffee Trends 2024 – Tips from the Barista

Sustainable Coffee Trends 2024 – Tips from the Barista

This is an update of our article on sustainable coffee trends from September 5, 2023 Glow coffee and px coffee – these are supposed to be the new coffee trends 2023. However, according to our internal survey of sustainable hotels and resorts, this has not…

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

This is an update of our article on sustainable yoga hotels from July 4, 2023 and contains current dates for yoga retreats 2024.

Namaste. Do you feel like you’re missing out on your schedule? Well, lying down on the beach might do the trick. But it doesn’t give you a strategy for dealing with your stress in general. So when you get home, it’s bound to come back. How about a week of daily yoga instead? Here are ten sustainable yoga hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, and Germany. In the end, you also get a free yoga tutorial!

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Trail running in Germany – Tips and Trails from and near the sustainable Green PearlsⓇ Hotels | Part 1 from 2

Trail running in Germany – Tips and Trails from and near the sustainable Green PearlsⓇ Hotels | Part 1 from 2

Trail running is a great way to experience nature while staying active. If you’re used to running on pavement and flat roads, running on trails and wooded paths can be a challenge at first – but it’s definitely worth it! And trail running in Germany…

Is garden permaculture the answer to the climate crisis? An Interview with hotel gardener Marie Louise Troll from Gut Sonnenhausen

Is garden permaculture the answer to the climate crisis? An Interview with hotel gardener Marie Louise Troll from Gut Sonnenhausen

In the search for sustainable solutions in times of climate crisis, the gardening concept of permaculture is an important topic. We spoke with gardener Marie Louise Troll. She takes care of about 25 hectares of land, 2,700 square meters of vegetable garden, and 500 square…

 

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