New experiences in your sustainable action vacation
Has an action vacation ever been your dream? There are a few reasons you may want to try this at some point in your life. These are our top five:
Tag: Naturresort Schindelbruch
Mythes and Legends – Part Two
Have you already recovered from the bloodthirsty sagas that we told you on Tuesday? Today it is a bit more relaxed. We start in the Harz mountains near the Schlosshotel Blankenburg and the Naturresort Schindelbruch. And with a very well-known destination: the Devil’s Wall.
2021: A Review – Part one
After 2020, many people were hoping for a better year. More travel, more partying and generally more freedom again. Instead, 2021 came along with a new mutation and an infection high. For the tourism industry in particular, this was a major blow. Our Green Pearls® partners draw a fairly positive conclusion, nevertheless.
Christmas around the World – Part 2
In the last blog post about celebrating Christmas we left off luxuriously, today we start this way. You’re not into cold winters, but the tropic weather also isn’t yours? Then let’s go to Tenerife. In the Océano Health Spa Hotel at the foot of the…
Dog-friendly vacation in Germany and Austria
After we took you on a journey through Switzerland and Italy on Tuesday, we dedicate the blog post today to the most beautiful, sustainable and dog-friendly vacation destinations in Germany and Austria. And for the vacationers among you who are traveling outside of Europe, there…
So, what exactly is cream soda?
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.)
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!!
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.
