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Artlovers Weekend 2026: Art, Design and Sustainability

Artlovers Weekend 2026: Art, Design and Sustainability

When was the last time you intentionally set aside time for art? Not a quick dash through a museum between appointments, but truly immersing yourself in creativity, inspiration, and new perspectives? Perhaps you’d like to experience that this year, either alone or with a loved…

Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

Hotel wake-up service? A new way to wake up!

The wake-up service at the hotel was something I used to enjoy. It was part of the luxury of being taken care of. Eventually, though, I let my smartphone do the waking. But still, I ask myself, why? And what do hotels have to offer…

Green Christmas in Paris 2024 – Sustainable ideas, tips, and addresses

Green Christmas in Paris 2024 – Sustainable ideas, tips, and addresses

Shopping for Christmas gifts at Louis Vuitton on the Champs Élysées – that’s definitely NOT our idea of a Christmas vacation in Paris. On the contrary, we prefer to give it a wide berth and focus on the city’s small, but lovely and most importantly eco-friendly features. After all, the French capital has ambitious plans to become one of the greenest cities in the world within the next few years. We will show you where to discover the first results of this commitment and how to celebrate Christmas in Paris 2024 in a sustainable way.

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Planted decoration – for a good (room) climate

Planted decoration – for a good (room) climate

Being outdoors in greenery and breathing fresh air is good for us. We all know that. Among other things because from an early age on we hear it over and over again. However, in our everyday lives today, we spend a lot of our time…

Digital Detox by Green Pearls®

Digital Detox by Green Pearls®

Many of us are “digital addicts”. Addicted to information of any kind. How much time do you think Germans spend on their cell phones? According to a study by German television, it’s an average of three and a half hours a day! Don’t you believe…

 

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