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Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga looks great, and people who practice it look incredibly relaxed and calm. Are you one of those people who would like to try yoga, but don’t want to sign up for a class right away? Then maybe your next vacation to one of our…

Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

If you’re looking to unwind on vacation, a wellness treatment is the way to go! Some of our sustainable partners have developed their own signature spa treatments that you won’t find anywhere else. In this blog post, we want to introduce you to these unique…

Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

The wake-up service at the hotel was something I used to enjoy. It was part of the luxury of being taken care of. Eventually, though, I let my smartphone do the waking. But still, I ask myself, why? And what do hotels have to offer today to make waking up a special experience?

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Even more beautiful than August – Winter is especially enticing in these sustainable destinations

Even more beautiful than August – Winter is especially enticing in these sustainable destinations

If you think summer is the best time to travel, it’s probably because of your childhood. After all, it’s summer break, and so you’ve been taught from an early age that it’s the (best) time to go on a vacation. But that’s not necessarily true.…

How to „go green“ 10 tips for a more sustainable home

How to „go green“ 10 tips for a more sustainable home

This is an update from our sustainable-home-article from November 30, 2017 Can’t it be more sustainable? A question many of our Green PearlsⓇ partners ask themselves all the time. As a result, hotels and resorts have implemented a variety of measures to reduce electricity, water…

 

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