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Long-distance hiking for beginners: Sustainable and on foot on the way

Long-distance hiking for beginners: Sustainable and on foot on the way

The silence of the mountains, the only thing you hear are the sounds of nature. Your legs ache from the climb, but it was worth it for the feeling of standing alone here in the middle of untouched nature. You are in a place that…

Green Pearls® Backstage: Behind the scenes in sustainable hotels

Green Pearls® Backstage: Behind the scenes in sustainable hotels

A pleasant hotel experience is due to many factors. By counting them, we often forget the people who contribute most to it – the ones behind the scenes in sustainable hotelsk. Without cleaning staff, house technicians, and kitchen helpers, guests would not feel comfortable.

„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

„Dad, what’s sustainable?” – Seven ways to explain sustainability to your kids at home and on vacation

Whatever you exemplify, is what your child will emulate. You know this maxim, don’t you? It’s what we’re here to discuss today because what better way to teach little ones about sustainable practices than by setting an example? When we show our children right from the start how to do things in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible way in the little things of everyday life, it becomes a matter of course for them.

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Magical places in vacation: Libraries

Magical places in vacation: Libraries

Do you have a place you must visit in every city? It is not about the classic sights or anything like that, but more about everyday places. For instance, do you go to every local museum or church? Or for you, there’s no way around…

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…

 

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