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Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

If you’re looking to unwind on vacation, a wellness treatment is the way to go! Some of our sustainable partners have developed their own signature spa treatments that you won’t find anywhere else. In this blog post, we want to introduce you to these unique…

Best Breakfast – This is how you start your day at sustainable hotels

Best Breakfast – This is how you start your day at sustainable hotels

Am I the only one who thought that a “continental breakfast” would consist of breakfast delicacies from all seven continents? Think again! If you have booked accommodation with this type of breakfast, you can expect little more than a roll with butter, jam and a…

Beautiful scenery – Twelve sustainable hotels with stunning views

Beautiful scenery – Twelve sustainable hotels with stunning views

Do you live in the middle of the city and spend most of your time looking at a screen? It’s time for a change of perspective! According to medical experts, looking into the distance is extremely beneficial to your eyes’ health, gazing at nature calms the mind, and seeing something beautiful stimulates the senses – to the point of happiness! So why not choose your next vacation destination based on the view out your window and choose one of the hotels with stunning views?

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A visit at the sustainable OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel on Tenerife

A visit at the sustainable OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel on Tenerife

This is an update of our article from January 19, 2018, which contains the current developments and offers of the OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel for 2024 The OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel is located in the quiet, beautiful north of Tenerife, far off the beaten path…

Sustainability Check: Travel Trends 2024

Sustainability Check: Travel Trends 2024

Based on a survey of 27,000 travelers from 33 countries, online travel agency Booking.com has predicted travel trends for 2024. Here we take a look at the seven trends identified and ask: how sustainable are they? And can we perhaps make them a little bit…

 

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