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Small guide for your sustainable hiking vacation

Small guide for your sustainable hiking vacation

Hiking offers relaxation, exercise, and a connection with nature. It allows you to enjoy sweeping views of the landscape and discover plants and wildlife up close. But how do we protect nature from ourselves? Litter and careless behavior by hikers are causing problems in many…

Sustainable fall getaways for families with kids – 9 green accommodations for nature, relaxation, and family time

Sustainable fall getaways for families with kids – 9 green accommodations for nature, relaxation, and family time

From school to friends to clubs to smartphones — many kids have busy schedules. That’s why autumn break is the perfect time to enjoy some family time! In this article, we’ve compiled suggestions for how and where to spend a sustainable fall vacation with children.…

Sustainable Sailing: Tips for an eco-friendly trip

Sustainable Sailing: Tips for an eco-friendly trip

“The topic of sustainability is everywhere,” writes YACHT, Europe’s largest sailing magazine, in its December 2023 issue. Nowadays, there is hardly a press conference where shipyards, suppliers, or regatta syndicates do not report on their environmental commitments. Above all, however, reader feedback has shown that environmental awareness in the sailing community is increasing. However, interest alone is not enough to make sailing and sailing vacations more environmentally friendly. Read on to learn what concrete steps can be taken.

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A balanced soul: Retreats for healing, mindfulness, and stress management

A balanced soul: Retreats for healing, mindfulness, and stress management

Sometimes taking a vacation isn’t enough. Especially when the daily grind starts right back up again. True relaxation begins when your body and mind are in balance and you learn how to incorporate this into your everyday life. Some Green PearlsⓇ hotels offer just that:…

TCM for renewed energy – 8 sustainable hotels for holistic relaxation

TCM for renewed energy – 8 sustainable hotels for holistic relaxation

Do you want to do more than just relax on vacation? Are you looking to harmonize your body and mind? Then staying at a sustainable hotel that offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be just the thing for you. This ancient art of healing combines…

 

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