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Experience the Dolomites in a sustainable way – Slow travel in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Experience the Dolomites in a sustainable way – Slow travel in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Between rugged rock formations and tranquil alpine meadows, the Dolomites invite you to experience nature with all your senses – and to preserve it. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are not only a spectacular destination, but also a place for sustainable discovery and a…

APIPURA hotel rinner – A family story with heart and honey

APIPURA hotel rinner – A family story with heart and honey

Imagine a place where the air smells of fresh mountain hay, where bees buzz and dance through the garden, and where you sit at the breakfast table and spread organic honey from your own apiary on a freshly baked bun. Are you there in spirit?…

South Tyrolean “Pink Lady” risotto recipe from OLM Nature Escape

South Tyrolean “Pink Lady” risotto recipe from OLM Nature Escape

The OLM Nature Escape in Sand in Taufers, which opened in 2022, is closely associated with Michelin-star cuisine. Chef Berni Aichner was for many years the sous-chef of 3-star chef Norbert Niederkofler. Like him, Aichner believes that exquisite taste can be achieved sustainably with 0-km-food. The best example of this is the “Pink Lady” risotto recipe with South Tyrolean ingredients. (more…)

Recipe for risotto with goat’s butter, pine nut cream, candied lemon and mountain flowers

Recipe for risotto with goat’s butter, pine nut cream, candied lemon and mountain flowers

People in Italy have been eating risotto since the 15th century. The rice for this dish comes from Italy itself and is still grown in the Po Valley. There are many risotto recipes, but here is a very extravagant risotto recipe from chef Hannes Pignater…

A sustainable weekend getaway for vegans

A sustainable weekend getaway for vegans

This is the second part of our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. A new green idea awaits you on our blog every three weeks! Are you flirting with the vegan lifestyle or already living it? How about a completely vegan weekend in South…

 

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