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Braised organic beef shoulder — a classic Gut Sonnenhausen dish

Braised organic beef shoulder — a classic Gut Sonnenhausen dish

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cold, many people crave hearty dishes with strong aromas and familiar flavors to warm them up. One such culinary classic for the cold seasons is braised beef shoulder. It tastes like home (in Germany) — and…

Recipe for elderflower syrup from Hotel Weihrerhof

Recipe for elderflower syrup from Hotel Weihrerhof

Elderflowers bloom from May to June. The sustainable Green PearlsⓇ Hotel Weiherhof in South Tyrol has shared a recipe with us so you can easily make your own elderflower syrup. It will give you the perfect summer drink!

Conscious New Year: Recipe for the Zero-Alcohol Cocktail Winterdream from BarBarossa

Conscious New Year: Recipe for the Zero-Alcohol Cocktail Winterdream from BarBarossa

Whether you’re already ‘teetotal’ or just ‘sober curious’. Non-alcoholic cocktails are all the rage. And they’re no longer called “mocktails”-because they don’t “mock” anything, they stand on their own. These tastefully mixed drinks invite you to enjoy them in a pleasant atmosphere. At the Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa, bartender Angie creates a special non-alcoholic cocktail: the Winterdream. And we are allowed to share the recipe with you.
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Porcini Mushroom Tortelloni recipe from Naturhotel Outside – Highlight of the Mushroom Season

Porcini Mushroom Tortelloni recipe from Naturhotel Outside – Highlight of the Mushroom Season

The Naturhotel Outside is located directly in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Austrian Alps. The motto “in the middle of nature” is also reflected in the cuisine. In this sustainable Green PearlsⓇ hotel, you’ll find everything that nature has to offer in East…

Italian Summer Recipe: Torta Verde by Relais del Maro

Italian Summer Recipe: Torta Verde by Relais del Maro

The Torta Verde is a Vegetable Pie with which our Green PearlsⓇ partner has a special connection. I’ve just made it for the start of summer and it tastes really great. Both warm and cold!

 

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