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Black Forest Cake — A classic that balances tradition and responsibility (including the original recipe)

Black Forest Cake — A classic that balances tradition and responsibility (including the original recipe)

Hardly any other cake is more closely associated with a region than Black Forest cake is with the Black Forest in Germany. And not just because of its name. Packed with cream, eggs, chocolate, cherries, and a hint of cherry brandy—this cake is rich, festive,…

Roast venison with orange and chocolate – A recipe from Gut Guntrams

Roast venison with orange and chocolate – A recipe from Gut Guntrams

According to the German Consumer Council, venison is more climate-friendly and sustainable than meat from farmed animals and even outperforms organic meat. The venison roast recipe from Gut Guntrams in Austria is an extravagant combination that is sure to impress.

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…)

Butternut Squash Wellington recipe from the Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten

Butternut Squash Wellington recipe from the Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten

Butternut Squash Wellington is a classic fall and winter dish from England. There are now many variations on the recipe, which uses aromatic butternut squash wrapped in puff pastry. The sustainable Lifestyle Resort Zum Kürfürsten, located on the Moselle River in Germany, shared theirs with…

Vegan Berry Sorbet Recipe from STURM – Refreshing Summer Hit!

Vegan Berry Sorbet Recipe from STURM – Refreshing Summer Hit!

If you want to serve your guests a refreshing delicacy on a warm day (which is quick & easy), we recommend a vegan berry sorbet. All you need is a blender. And while your guests are admiring your flowers on the patio, you’ll be back…

 

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