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Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Are you already dreading the dark winter days and long nights? Believe me, you are not alone! More and more people are escaping the dark, cold and wet season by heading south. Sun, sea and pleasant temperatures sound more tempting than slush and fog. In…

How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

Summer vacation already booked? If you’ve chosen the Mediterranean, you’re right on trend for the top destinations in Europe 2023. If you’re also looking for “relaxation and leisure activities,” congratulations: your trend awareness apparently knows no bounds 😀 The summer trends for traveling in Europe…

Bathrobe Trends 2024 – A look at the spa robes of international sustainable hotels

Bathrobe Trends 2024 – A look at the spa robes of international sustainable hotels

Updated 20.03.2024

The white bathrobe has had its day! At least in international hotels. According to industry insiders, manufacturers and suppliers, the fashion of the bathrobe has undergone a major overhaul. Mainly because bathrobes are now supposed to be selfie-ready. They are also part of the overall aesthetic concept and offer hotels the opportunity to strengthen their brand through branding. We have asked our partners and present to you the bathrobe trends for 2024 from sustainable hotels.

 

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“Meet our guides! – Guest Guides from Sustainable Hotels

“Meet our guides! – Guest Guides from Sustainable Hotels

Vacations are about discovering new things. You can do that on your own, of course – but you’re guaranteed to see more with a local at your side, especially things that not everyone gets to see or experience! Depending on how challenging you want to…

Slow Travel – Tips and Knowledge for Slow and Conscious Travel

Slow Travel – Tips and Knowledge for Slow and Conscious Travel

Why do you travel? To experience new things? Discover new places? Recover and return to everyday life more relaxed? To be active, to hike or bike? Perhaps a combination of these things? In any case, you’re probably not traveling to rush from point A to…

 

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