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Sustainability in everyday life: Small steps make a big difference

Sustainability in everyday life: Small steps make a big difference

Sometimes, making small decisions or minor adjustments can help improve sustainability in everyday life. In collaboration with our Green PearlsⓇ partner hotels, we’ve developed ideas for seemingly minor changes that have had a significant impact on daily life in hotels. Many of which can easily…

Is garden permaculture the answer to the climate crisis? An Interview with hotel gardener Marie Louise Troll from Gut Sonnenhausen

Is garden permaculture the answer to the climate crisis? An Interview with hotel gardener Marie Louise Troll from Gut Sonnenhausen

In the search for sustainable solutions in times of climate crisis, the gardening concept of permaculture is an important topic. We spoke with gardener Marie Louise Troll. She takes care of about 25 hectares of land, 2,700 square meters of vegetable garden, and 500 square…

Green Pearls® Calendar for a Sustainable December

Green Pearls® Calendar for a Sustainable December

December is no longer just around the corner. It’s here! And with it, the Christmas lights, the chocolate figurines, the decorations – and a whole bunch of temptations to give up on your own sustainable lifestyle. Whether it’s the plastic wrapping for holiday treats, the Christmas tree, or the candles on sale. Believe us, we’re not immune. But we can all remember that sustainability is possible! So here’s the Green Pearl® calendar for a sustainable December.

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Vacations for Animal Lovers – These accommodations let you experience pets and wildlife

Vacations for Animal Lovers – These accommodations let you experience pets and wildlife

Have you ever felt that one of your best vacation memories is the dog at the reception? Especially for children, animal roommates in and around the accommodation can even supersede the world-famous sights of the destination. I remember an alpine ski vacation from my childhood.…

Dress to (sustainable) Success – Sustainable Workwear in a Hotel

Dress to (sustainable) Success – Sustainable Workwear in a Hotel

Sustainable hotels keep a close eye on a number of things: their environmental footprint, CO2 emissions, the origin of food. These are the big areas. But we think a sustainable hotel also stands out for its awareness to the details. Sustainable decorations, for example, supporting…

 

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