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Sustainably focused hotels and vacation rentals consciously avoid televisions

Sustainably focused hotels and vacation rentals consciously avoid televisions

In the age of streaming services, on-demand content and personal smart devices, what will happen to the good old hotel televisions in the rooms? In the past, it was a MUST and one of the minimum requirements for a 1-star hotel. But it is clear…

Do you still need meat or are you already traveling vegan-vegetarian?

Do you still need meat or are you already traveling vegan-vegetarian?

If you’re concerned about sustainability, you’ve probably thought about what you eat. The enormous consumption of meat and the resulting factory farming and huge demand for animal feed has reached such proportions that everyone should reconsider their diet. A vegan-vegetarian lifestyle seems almost without alternatives.…

Celebrate sustainably in these venues (+ tips for your planning)

Celebrate sustainably in these venues (+ tips for your planning)

Got something to celebrate? Congratulations! Everyone needs a good party from time to time. In fact, according to the University of Basel, it is part of the “basic form of human behaviour” and found “in all societies”. Silver wedding anniversary, graduation party… Here you can find out how to celebrate sustainably and which venues are suitable.

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Blossoms on the plate – tips and inspiration from the world of sustainable professional catering

Blossoms on the plate – tips and inspiration from the world of sustainable professional catering

Blossoms on the plate – just a food trend or really healthy? We checked with our Green PearlsⓇ partners and learned: Edible flowers are not only a visual highlight, they also enhance the dish with fragrance, texture and flavor.

Sustainable packed lunch for your hike: DIY ideas and packed lunches at the hotel

Sustainable packed lunch for your hike: DIY ideas and packed lunches at the hotel

If you are going on a long-distance hike, a one-day tour, or even a two-hour hike around your local mountain, you should always have something to eat in your backpack. A snack can help you feel better when you’re climbing or hiking hard, and something…

 

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