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Green wellness? How to make your spa visit sustainable

Green wellness? How to make your spa visit sustainable

Snoozing in a cozy bathrobe after a relaxing feel-good massage, smelling the pleasant aroma of a sauna infusion, and above all, feeling calm and relaxed. A spa visit is a great way to wind down and recharge your batteries for everyday life. In cooperation with…

Planted decoration – for a good (room) climate

Planted decoration – for a good (room) climate

Being outdoors in greenery and breathing fresh air is good for us. We all know that. Among other things because from an early age on we hear it over and over again. However, in our everyday lives today, we spend a lot of our time…

On the way barefoot – Barefoot paths, Kneipp basins for your health

On the way barefoot – Barefoot paths, Kneipp basins for your health

Take off your shoes and socks and experience the “barefoot experience.” Sharp, coarse, gritty, or smooth. Our feet have extremely diverse perceptions when we walk without shoes, which is not something they are used to.

Everyone has heard about barefoot paths and Kneipp basins before. What is a barefoot path? What are its benefits? Why would you walk through cold water with no shoes on? We asked around and found some great barefoot experiences at the green pearls.

 

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Farm-to-Table: When the food on your plate comes straight from the farm

Farm-to-Table: When the food on your plate comes straight from the farm

Local foods can be sustainable for so many reasons: you’re supporting the local economy, getting fresh food, and having a better carbon footprint because of the shorter distances. However, do you know how much healthier it really is to shop locally? In fact, researchers have…

Sustainable Tourism – Part 2

Sustainable Tourism – Part 2

Last Tuesday, we introduced you to some of our partners and why they decided for a sustainable life. Sustainability is a big word with many meanings. Today we introduce you to a few more Green Pearls® partners and their reasons why they are committed to…

 

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