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Same Food + Different Setting = New Taste? The amazing effect of unique dinner venues

Same Food + Different Setting = New Taste? The amazing effect of unique dinner venues

You might have experienced this while on vacation. Those olives on the little terrace in Italy taste fantastic. You buy two jars to take home, but a few weeks later, they only taste “pretty good.” Is that a coincidence? Not at all. The effect that…

Fitness Vacation: We take a look at the sporty offerings at special accommodation

Fitness Vacation: We take a look at the sporty offerings at special accommodation

Are you relaxed enough? Then it’s time to work out! These days, the general fitness craze has largely given way to a wellness trend. But, unfortunately, wellness doesn’t keep us fit! If you want to stay active on vacation—or finally make time for it—this article…

Active vacations with integrity: Experience nature, travel more mindfully

Active vacations with integrity: Experience nature, travel more mindfully

Spending the whole day lounging in a deck chair? Eating too much and not exercising enough? If so, by the end of your vacation, you’ll have plenty of photos on your phone, but you won’t have truly experienced the places in them. An active vacation is the exact opposite. Here, it’s not “me in front of a mountain,” but “me and the mountain.”
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Peaceful and quiet summer destinations in Europe that offer added value

Peaceful and quiet summer destinations in Europe that offer added value

Have you booked your 2026 summer vacation yet? You’re not alone. Many travelers are taking longer than usual to make a decision this year. The global political situation is causing uncertainty, airfares are fluctuating wildly, and long-haul travel seems particularly challenging to plan for many…

Yoga Summer 2026: Retreats, Rooftops, and Outdoor Yoga at Green Pearls® Hotels

Yoga Summer 2026: Retreats, Rooftops, and Outdoor Yoga at Green Pearls® Hotels

Yoga outdoors feels different than yoga in a studio. The sand or forest floor beneath your feet, the fresh air, and the sounds of nature can transform your practice. Whether it’s under pine trees by the sea in Croatia, with a view of the Dolomites,…

 

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