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What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

Are you one of those people who have a lot of interests? You like nature, but also cities, the mountains are as beautiful as the sea, and there are so many countries you would like to see? If you’re faced with so many options and…

Sustainable time for two – Romantic hideaways and destinations

Sustainable time for two – Romantic hideaways and destinations

Looking for a romantic weekend or unforgettable vacation with your partner? Here we present some special and sustainable offers for lovers. How about your own panoramic Jacuzzi, secluded coves or a beachfront villa for two? Elysian locations and romantic hideaways are available both abroad and right…

Fasting sustainably? This is how you can start the new year fresh and sustainable

Fasting sustainably? This is how you can start the new year fresh and sustainable

Have you made it through the holidays well? You might feel a little full and perhaps even annoyed that you were not able to refuse. But hey, it was a holiday season, and you are allowed to do that. But possibly, you want to do something good for yourself at the beginning of the year and detoxify your body. Or you  wish to change your nutrition and are looking for a starting point. Or you just want to give sustainable fasting a try.

Regardless of the reason, we will take you by the hand and show you what fasting and sustainability have to do with each other. At the end, you’ll also find our hotel recommendations if you’d like to spend your fasting holiday staying in a sustainable hotel with all the amenities.

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10 Sustainable Hotel Restaurants You Must Try

10 Sustainable Hotel Restaurants You Must Try

For you, vacation means good food? Trying something new? Having someone else do the cooking? If you’re looking for good restaurants, browse through the following green pearls. They are all united by their love of regional and seasonal products wherever possible. Anything that cannot be…

 

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