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Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga looks great, and people who practice it look incredibly relaxed and calm. Are you one of those people who would like to try yoga, but don’t want to sign up for a class right away? Then maybe your next vacation to one of our…

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

This is an update of our article on sustainable yoga hotels from July 4, 2023 and contains current dates for yoga retreats 2024. Namaste. Do you feel like you’re missing out on your schedule? Well, lying down on the beach might do the trick. But…

A sustainable weekend getaway for vegans

A sustainable weekend getaway for vegans

This is the second part of our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. A new green idea awaits you on our blog every three weeks!

Are you flirting with the vegan lifestyle or already living it? How about a completely vegan weekend in South Tyrol? Perfect for relaxing, trying it out or maybe showing your partner how diverse a vegan lifestyle can be 😉 South Tyrol is home to the first completely vegan hotel in Italy. It not only offers climate-friendly cuisine but also great activities for couples or active vacationers.

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Biodegradable – What does it mean and how does it get implemented in sustainable accommodations?

Biodegradable – What does it mean and how does it get implemented in sustainable accommodations?

“Life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” sings Barbie Girl in the Aqua song. But we have to tell you, Barbie, it’s not fantastic. Plastic is a major environmental concern. It is made from a finite resource and does not decompose. The alternatives are products and materials…

Festive and sustainable: DIY gifts and vouchers

Festive and sustainable: DIY gifts and vouchers

This is an update from our DIY Gifts article on 11/19/2019 It may be hard to believe, but the year is already coming to an end and Christmas is just around the corner. Although I always try to start with the gifts (or at least…

 

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