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Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia  (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia (Green Travel Guide)

Pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, palm trees and tropical scents are what most Europeans think of when they imagine paradise. However, these places are neither paradise nor dreamed – they’re real, and they’re right here on Earth. And they are in Southeast Asia! Unfortunately, the…

Festivals and holidays in other countries: From the Songkran festival in Thailand to Christmas in Seychelles.

Festivals and holidays in other countries: From the Songkran festival in Thailand to Christmas in Seychelles.

It’s December. For most of us, this month is automatically associated with the Advent season and Christmas. In Europe, where Christmas tends to be a Christian tradition, that’s no surprise. We begin to see the first gingerbread in supermarket shelves in autumn, and even the…

Why diving can be good for nature

Why diving can be good for nature

„Under the sea, everything’s better down where it’s wetter“, as Sebastian the crab sings in the Disney movie Arielle. And in fact: Today, around 240,000 animal species are known in the oceans, with a total of more than 2.2 million species being estimated. But there are rare estimates of as many as 10 million marine species. 

The ocean always has a fascination for humans—does that apply to you as well? That is probably not least because much of the oceans are still unexplored.

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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…

Sustainable family vacation – but where?

Sustainable family vacation – but where?

With the winter vacations just around the corner, it’s almost time to start thinking about the next family vacation — especially if you want to plan a sustainable vacation. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? And what are the…

 

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