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Magical places in vacation: Libraries

Magical places in vacation: Libraries

Do you have a place you must visit in every city? It is not about the classic sights or anything like that, but more about everyday places. For instance, do you go to every local museum or church? Or for you, there’s no way around…

Dress to (sustainable) Success – Sustainable Workwear in a Hotel

Dress to (sustainable) Success – Sustainable Workwear in a Hotel

Sustainable hotels keep a close eye on a number of things: their environmental footprint, CO2 emissions, the origin of food. These are the big areas. But we think a sustainable hotel also stands out for its awareness to the details. Sustainable decorations, for example, supporting…

Sustainable souvenirs and vacation memories

Sustainable souvenirs and vacation memories

All of us are familiar with classic T-shirts, bags and cups we bring back from our vacation or are given as a souvenir. You have spent a great vacation and want to remember it even after your return—and perhaps share the experience with your loved ones with mementos.

When shopping, however, you should be careful. Typical takeaways are not really eco-friendly. Instead they often are mass-produced cheap goods and will often displace local and handmade items. Our three top tips on how to buy environmentally friendly gifts are as follows:

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How Green Pearls® Partners support mental health

How Green Pearls® Partners support mental health

How are you guys doing? So … really? Usually, we do not honestly respond to this question—and it is often asked out of courtesy rather than out of genuine interest. Let’s start this blog with some facts and figures about mental health: Almost one in…

Sustainable cleaning and washing

Sustainable cleaning and washing

Have you ever asked yourselves how sustainable cleaning and laundry is? In Germany alone, more than 600,000 tons of detergents end up in wastewater annually. Added to this are more than 250,000 tons of fabric softeners and washing aids such as hygiene rinse aids.  Year…

 

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