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A sustainable babymoon weekend in the mountains

A sustainable babymoon weekend in the mountains

This is the fourth part in our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. Every three weeks, you can expect a new green inspiration on our blog! You’re expecting your first baby, and you already know it’s going to change your relationship forever. You will…

Sustainable Vacation in Switzerland – Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel, Accommodation and Activities (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Vacation in Switzerland – Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel, Accommodation and Activities (Green Travel Guide)

When thinking of Switzerland, the first thing that probably comes to mind are the mountains. No wonder, since about 70 percent of the country is mountainous. Here you can still enjoy unspoiled nature. But the Swiss Alps have two enemies: climate change and mass tourism.…

Treehouse Hotels: Sustainably conscious hotels in the treetops

Treehouse Hotels: Sustainably conscious hotels in the treetops

Want to experience your vacation from a completely new perspective? Treehouse hotels allow you to sleep high in the treetops while offering an adventurous nature experience. Right in the middle of our most important resource, the forest. We would like to introduce you to four tree house hotels – not only in the European forest, but in the rainforest as well! What makes these hotels unique is that they are not only located in a forest, but are actively involved in its preservation.

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Green facades and roof gardens: Sustainable Urban Development in Paris, Milan, Freiburg and Erlangen

Green facades and roof gardens: Sustainable Urban Development in Paris, Milan, Freiburg and Erlangen

For more and more of us, living in the city is the norm. Globally, it is already more than half of the entire population. And the trend is on the rise. At the same time, we are developing a growing environmental awareness and a desire…

Hotel Das Rübezahl in the Allgäu , or a fairytale come true

Hotel Das Rübezahl in the Allgäu , or a fairytale come true

Once upon a time … that is how fairy tales are told, and that is also the beginning of the story of the Hotel Das Rübezahl.

 

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