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Culinary journey to Tenerife – hearty, healthy, and surprisingly diverse

Culinary journey to Tenerife – hearty, healthy, and surprisingly diverse

Tenerife, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and volcanic landscapes, boasts a cuisine as authentic as the island itself: simple, aromatic, and brimming with natural energy. Join the kitchen team at the OCEANO Health Spa Resort on a culinary journey where mojo, gofio, and fresh fish…

A culinary journey to the Allgäu region of Germany with Chef Erik Wendt

A culinary journey to the Allgäu region of Germany with Chef Erik Wendt

“Honest and down-to-earth” is how the longtime chef at the Hotel Das Rübezahl in Füssen describes Allgäu cuisine. In the mountains of the German-Austrian border region, he says, you can get by with very few ingredients and rely directly on nature. Erik will tell you…

Sustainable chefs’ favorite ingredients and tips to spice up any meal

Sustainable chefs’ favorite ingredients and tips to spice up any meal

Did you know that dishes in Italian-speaking Switzerland are often flavored with Parmesan cheese and that in Somalia, all dishes include a banana? But it’s not just the cuisines of different countries that have their own particularities and favorite ingredients – chefs do, too! We asked several sustainable restaurants what the chef’s favorite ingredient is, and picked up a few tips for our own cooking nights at home.

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This is the way to enjoyment – Join us on a culinary journey through the Alps and experience seven sustainable hotel restaurants | Part 1

This is the way to enjoyment – Join us on a culinary journey through the Alps and experience seven sustainable hotel restaurants | Part 1

Vacation without good food? Barely imaginable, isn’t it? But did you ever think about organizing your entire trip around it? Turning it into a real pleasure trip? In this article, we take you on a culinary journey through the Alps.

 

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