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World Wildlife Day: a passion for nature and animals – every day

World Wildlife Day: a passion for nature and animals – every day

Every year on the 3rd of March, World Wildlife Day takes place, which was launched by the UN in 2013. Today, all the world’s wild animals and plants are celebrated and awareness of them and the troubles they face are raised. 

Close to nature garden design: A paradise for wild animals and insects

Close to nature garden design: A paradise for wild animals and insects

For the wellbeing of our ecosystems it is important to protect local wild animals. Just recently the preservation of biodiversity in the garden was one of our topics. Subject today is to give you practical tips for a close to nature garden design appropriate to…

Renovated sustainably: Bio-Agrivilla i pini

Renovated sustainably: Bio-Agrivilla i pini

I must confess, sustainable renovation was new to me, when I started to work with Green Pearls®. Here I came across sustainable rebuilding measures and eco-friendly architecture for the first time. Though green architecture is not a daily issue in contrary to cosmetics, food and clothes, but not less relevant. Some of our partners know a lot more about environmentally friendly renovations than me and this knowledge we like to share with you in our series “renovated sustainably”. In the first part we introduce the vegan Bio-Agrivilla i pini, a listed villa in Tuscany.

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Water, the elixir of life: on the sustainable handling on World Water Day

Water, the elixir of life: on the sustainable handling on World Water Day

On land, at sea and in the air – water can be found in various forms. When you live in Germany like me, water in drinking water quality is always disposable. This is not obvious as water is not accessible to everyone on this planet.…

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Food waste and green cuttings used in the garden

Sometimes it’s frustrating to see how much waste is produced while cooking or gardening. Even though I rarely cause plastic waste in the kitchen, other waste has to be disposed of. Private households usually generate small amounts of organic waste. In hotels, on the contrary,…

 

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