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The world needs new woods – planting trees on German Reunification Day

The world needs new woods – planting trees on German Reunification Day

Last week Germany celebrated the German Reunification and one action particularly inspired us and our partners: #Einheitsbuddeln. The German-wide tree plantation aimed at planting 40,000 new trees – at least.

The most stunning hideaways for your next vacation

The most stunning hideaways for your next vacation

Whether alone, as couple or family – we want to leave our everyday worries behind on vacation. To make this become true we introduce the most beautiful hideaways: These eco-hotels ensure perfect relaxation away from the hustle and bustle!

From floor to bed – sustainable hotel rooms

From floor to bed – sustainable hotel rooms

Swiss stone pine, straw walls or restored furniture – environmental compatibility plays a major role in the design and interior of our hotels. (more…)

Renovated sustainably: Inkaterra La Casona

Renovated sustainably: Inkaterra La Casona

Some of our partner hotels – or at least their buildings – have a long and rich history. Restoring an old building and turning it into a hotel causes different challenges than building a new eco-friendly construction. After all, historic preservation has to be considered…

More than waste: Sustainable Gastronomy

More than waste: Sustainable Gastronomy

Tomorrow we celebrate “Sustainable Gastronomy Day”, which was launched by the UN. For us, sustainability is an important topic in all areas of life — as well as for our Green Pearls® partner hotels. Our hoteliers understand the importance of agriculture and food for the…

 

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