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Green Travel Guide Peru – A sustainable jungle adventure in the Amazon Rainforest – Part 2 of 2

Green Travel Guide Peru – A sustainable jungle adventure in the Amazon Rainforest – Part 2 of 2

This is the second part of our Peru Travel Guide. In the first part, we provided important information on how to prepare for a sustainable trip to Peru and described the sights in the Andes and in the south (i.e. Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca).…

A look at the tiny creatures – Why they are threatened with Insect Extinction and how to help

A look at the tiny creatures – Why they are threatened with Insect Extinction and how to help

If you see an earwig walking across the floor, how do you react? Crush it, vacuum it up, or carefully carry it outside? Unfortunately, insects are not very popular. And that’s a shame because they do many important things. And if they continue to disappear,…

Treehouse Hotels: Sustainably conscious hotels in the treetops

Treehouse Hotels: Sustainably conscious hotels in the treetops

Want to experience your vacation from a completely new perspective? Treehouse hotels allow you to sleep high in the treetops while offering an adventurous nature experience. Right in the middle of our most important resource, the forest. We would like to introduce you to four tree house hotels – not only in the European forest, but in the rainforest as well! What makes these hotels unique is that they are not only located in a forest, but are actively involved in its preservation.

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Bird Watching Holidays – Sustainable Destinations for Birding

Bird Watching Holidays – Sustainable Destinations for Birding

In American and European movies, a “birder” is some kind of nerd with binoculars. But that doesn’t mean Bird Watching Holidays aren’t a cool hobby! My 12-year-old daughter and I love following a bird’s call and trying to spot it in the trees. When we…

Typical Plants on Vacation – Explained by Locals

Typical Plants on Vacation – Explained by Locals

There are many ways to explore the region while traveling. In addition to local cheeses and animals, you can also discover typical plants. Our Green PearlsⓇ partners introduce you to plants that are special to their region and explain why. They will also show you…

 

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