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Dog-friendly vacation in Italy or Switzerland

Dog-friendly vacation in Italy or Switzerland

Vacation with the whole family, often times with the family-dog. But anyone who has ever planned a vacation with a pet knows — it is easier said than done. Finding a hotel is often difficult, a sustainable hotel where dogs are allowed even more so.…

Plant based Pick-me-ups

Plant based Pick-me-ups

The alarm clock rings, eyes are rubbed sleepily, the covers are thrown back, and even as you’re just starting to wake up, you’re already turning on the coffee maker. Does this sound familiar? For many, this is how a typical day starts. Whether it’s because…

Lived Sustainability at Green Pearls® Hotels

Lived Sustainability at Green Pearls® Hotels

Sustainability has been a real trend topic for some years now. Today, we will introduce you holistically environmentally conscious and socially responsible hotel acting as real role models for lived sustainability.

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Welcome the day with the sun – sunrises in the Green Pearls® hotels

Welcome the day with the sun – sunrises in the Green Pearls® hotels

Do you like to get up early and be really active in the morning, even on vacation? Then we have the right tips for the best places and activities around our sustainable Green Pearls® hotels. Welcome an unforgettable vacation day with the sun and find…

Nature around Green Pearls® Hotels – mountains and forests

Nature around Green Pearls® Hotels – mountains and forests

Have you also been infected with outdoor activities since the pandemic? Going out into nature is healthy and relaxing. In this two-part blog series, we take you to the forests and mountains around the Green Pearls® hotels.

 

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