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Wine, Hiking & Indulgence – Sustainable Travel in Europes most beautiful Wine Regions

Wine, Hiking & Indulgence – Sustainable Travel in Europes most beautiful Wine Regions

White, red or rosé. Pure or as a Spritzer. On the terrace of your vacation home, in a hotel restaurant or in a camper. After a walk in the vineyards or at a tasting of regional varieties. Is a good wine also part of the…

A tour through the green pearls: artists and artworks from the region

A tour through the green pearls: artists and artworks from the region

Stroll through the Green Pearls partners and meet artists and get to know artworks from the region When you think of paintings or artwork in hotels, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?Maybe an impressive photograph, abstract paintings or an eye-catching sculpture? However,…

At night on the road

At night on the road

Once everything goes quiet, when the stars twinkle and streets empty, there is always something exceptional about the atmosphere. No matter if it’s an alpine meadow or a boulevard, when you are out at night under lanterns and stars, even the familiar suddenly seems entirely different. Below, we introduce you to cool activities you shouldn’t miss at nighttime at our Green Pearls® partners.

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Sustainable Festival Visit? This is how you do it!

Sustainable Festival Visit? This is how you do it!

Music, glitter on your face and a slowly warming beer in your hand. The 2022 festival summer is already in full swing. After a two-year break for most events, they could finally start up again this year. Maybe you have already been to one or…

Adults only and child free zones on vacation

Adults only and child free zones on vacation

Furtive glances, a secret touch, a quick hug. Does your togetherness also seem like this? For many new parents, quality time together can easily come up short—small children, after all, take up a lot of time. While this should and should be obvious to most…

 

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