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Discover South Tyrol more consciously: sustainable travel tips, accommodation and cuisine

Discover South Tyrol more consciously: sustainable travel tips, accommodation and cuisine

Italy has so much to offer as a travel destination: mountains, the sea, a rich cultural history, and, of course, world-famous cuisine. However, one thing you may not be aware of is that Italy is increasingly developing into a destination focused on regionality, conscious travel…

Tips for your vegan ski vacation and our favorite vegan ski hotels and lodges

Tips for your vegan ski vacation and our favorite vegan ski hotels and lodges

Veganism has (fortunately) arrived in ski resorts like those in South Tyrol, Austria, Switzerland and Germany. But there are still big differences. Some lodges and hotels cannot imagine a hearty mountain cuisine without meat. Others are true pioneers, offering you plant-based power during your ski…

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Are you the kind of person who always takes your running shoes with you on vacation? Out of the hotel or apartment and into the surrounding area. But have you ever thought about combining your vacation with a marathon or other running event? In 2025, there will be some wonderful marathons in Southern Europe, some of which you can already register for. Below we present them to you – along with the right sustainable accommodation!

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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