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11 Quick Eco-Traveling Tips

11 Quick Eco-Traveling Tips

Traveling green is easier than you think. It’s often the little things that you can do that can make a big difference. We asked our partners in the sustainable tourism industry what tips they have for you – apart from bringing your own water bottle!…

Bathrobe Trends 2024 – A look at the spa robes of international sustainable hotels

Bathrobe Trends 2024 – A look at the spa robes of international sustainable hotels

Updated 20.03.2024 The white bathrobe has had its day! At least in international hotels. According to industry insiders, manufacturers and suppliers, the fashion of the bathrobe has undergone a major overhaul. Mainly because bathrobes are now supposed to be selfie-ready. They are also part of…

Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia  (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia (Green Travel Guide)

Pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, palm trees and tropical scents are what most Europeans think of when they imagine paradise. However, these places are neither paradise nor dreamed – they’re real, and they’re right here on Earth. And they are in Southeast Asia! Unfortunately, the beautiful nature and biodiversity that exists there is under threat. First and foremost, by human beings. Tourism is often seen as helping to solve this. But if done right, it can also be part of the solution. But how? In this blog post on sustainable travel in Southeast Asia, we’ll show you.

 

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Harvesting graywater and rainwater: Sustainable projects in the face of climate change

Harvesting graywater and rainwater: Sustainable projects in the face of climate change

According to UN-Water, climate change is “first and foremost a water crisis”. Extreme weather events make our water scarcer, more polluted, and less predictable. This threatens biodiversity and access to clean drinking water and sanitation around the world. You may not feel the water crisis…

The best mocktails from professional bartenders

The best mocktails from professional bartenders

In the sustainable Green PearlsⓇ accommodations, you find ambitious bartenders behind the bar. Not only to create delicious drinks, but also to mix them sustainably with local ingredients. Barkeeper Jonas Wolf from Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa is participating in the “Mixology Cocktail Competiton”…

 

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