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Italy by rail: New trains from 2024 to encourage sustainable travel

Italy by rail: New trains from 2024 to encourage sustainable travel

Fancy Italy? There are already beautiful railroads through the Alps and nostalgic, historic trains. But it’s about to get even better! Italy’s national railway company, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), has announced the introduction of new trains to promote sustainable tourism. The trains will run…

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Are you the kind of person who always takes your running shoes with you on vacation? Out of the hotel or apartment and into the surrounding area. But have you ever thought about combining your vacation with a marathon or other running event? In 2025,…

Family Summer Vacation – 12 Sustainable Ideas

Family Summer Vacation – 12 Sustainable Ideas

The best ideas for a family summer vacation are less about where you go and more about the experiences you have together. And they should be as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible! Want to bring history lessons to life? Paestum or Paris are great for this. Or is it nature that brings you together as a family? Mountains, the sea, national parks, jungles. Of course, depending on the region, there are also exciting animals to discover. Wolves, for example. Find out where you can get active with your teens this summer or relax at a resort with your baby.

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11 Quick Eco-Traveling Tips

11 Quick Eco-Traveling Tips

Traveling green is easier than you think. It’s often the little things that you can do that can make a big difference. We asked our partners in the sustainable tourism industry what tips they have for you – apart from bringing your own water bottle!…

Drama, baby, drama! Our recommendations for theatres on your travels

Drama, baby, drama! Our recommendations for theatres on your travels

Do you like combining your vacation with a cultural program and a visit to the theater ? The theater is a wonderful way to connect with the local culture and people. The special thing about this performing art is the live event, where you as…

 

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