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Work where others Vacation: 4 Sustainable Places for your Workation

Work where others Vacation: 4 Sustainable Places for your Workation

One last Zoom call, close the laptop, take a deep breath – the workday is over. Now you’re looking forward to a visit to the spa, maybe a sauna, and a few laps in the pool. Or you could use the rest of the day…

Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

A professional spa treatment at a wellness hotel is a luxury that many people indulge in on vacation. But you don’t always have the time or money to treat yourself. So here’s how you can relax at home with a sustainable DIY spa day and…

Surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing – Are they sustainable?

Surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing – Are they sustainable?

Surfers love the ocean. Naturally, it’s where they practice their favorite hobby. But they also get accused of a lot of things: They scare away birds, disrupt ecosystems, create litter, travel by plane all the time, and (according to SPIEGEL) even leave their own “wave of mineral oil” behind. But is it all true? We take a closer look and show you how to make the sport ( with and without sails or kites) eco-friendly.
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Sustainable Coffee Trends 2024 – Tips from the Barista

Sustainable Coffee Trends 2024 – Tips from the Barista

This is an update of our article on sustainable coffee trends from September 5, 2023 Glow coffee and px coffee – these are supposed to be the new coffee trends 2023. However, according to our internal survey of sustainable hotels and resorts, this has not…

UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Their significance for sustainability and suitable vacation destinations

UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Their significance for sustainability and suitable vacation destinations

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are not just silent relics of the past, but tangible chronicles of past cultures, artistic masterpieces and unique natural landscapes. In other words, places so beautiful and special that they should be preserved as a heritage for future generations. Sustainability in…

 

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