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I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

Planning a wedding for 2026? How about June 2? Or June 20? Or June 26? If so, you’re almost too late to start looking for a venue on these dates. But there’s more to plan than just the date! To ensure that the next stage…

Sustainable travel with your dog: Our tips for a relaxing trip with your four-legged friend

Sustainable travel with your dog: Our tips for a relaxing trip with your four-legged friend

More and more people want to take their four-legged friends with them when they travel. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably one of them 😉 After all, there’s hardly anything better than exploring new places with your dog and enjoying your free time to…

This is what solo travel for men will look like in 2026

This is what solo travel for men will look like in 2026

Solo travel is becoming an increasingly popular trend, and now it’s popular among men, too. Just recently? Well, historically speaking, the most famous travelers were men: Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and Alexander von Humboldt, to name a few. Male solo travelers also dominate the ranks of modern travel bloggers and adventurers. So, what does “recently” mean? We have the answers, suitable destinations, sustainable accommodations, and special offers!
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Small Hotels with Heart: Personally run accommodations that feel like home

Small Hotels with Heart: Personally run accommodations that feel like home

If you travel often, then you are familiar with the pleasant luxury of large, professionally run hotels—spacious lobbies, room service, and efficient anonymity. Do you sometimes long for a place where people greet you by name? A place where the same friendly host family welcomes…

Sustainable outdoor activities for those who don’t feel like hiking

Sustainable outdoor activities for those who don’t feel like hiking

Not too long ago, I asked a hotel if there were any outdoor activities besides hiking. The answer: “Sure, of course.” I was told I could go for a walk! But I wasn’t satisfied. There had to be more! Thankfully, I received more original suggestions…

 

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