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Christmas around the World

Christmas around the World

Traditions are exciting and different everywhere. And especially for such a big celebration as Christmas, every family has different customs. Have you ever wondered how other families are celebrating? Or how innkeepers combine family and business?  

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable living – sounds good, but what comes to mind? Do you sometimes ask yourselves the same question? One of the points that is a bit tricky probably is the furnishings. Our Green Pearls® partners have a lot of experience and also a few tips on…

Dog-friendly vacation in Germany and Austria

Dog-friendly vacation in Germany and Austria

After we took you on a journey through Switzerland and Italy on Tuesday, we dedicate the blog post today to the most beautiful, sustainable and dog-friendly vacation destinations in Germany and Austria. And for the vacationers among you who are traveling outside of Europe, there are also a few more exotic destinations.

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Autumn Activities in Germany and Switzerland

Autumn Activities in Germany and Switzerland

Some people love it, others hate it: autumn is here. Gone is the time of warm summer nights, swimming in the lake or sea and sunny hot days. Instead, the time of warm sweaters and colorful leaves has come. And with it, the season of…

Sustainable travel: Where can I go without a car?

Sustainable travel: Where can I go without a car?

Are you also regularly thinking about not taking the car to go on vacation, but instead switching to an eco-friendly alternative like a bus, train, or bike? Often, however, the best intentions fail because the car-free alternatives are too complicated or the accommodation is not…

 

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