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How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

Summer vacation already booked? If you’ve chosen the Mediterranean, you’re right on trend for the top destinations in Europe 2023. If you’re also looking for “relaxation and leisure activities,” congratulations: your trend awareness apparently knows no bounds 😀 The summer trends for traveling in Europe…

International Museum Day 2024 – These museums recommend our local partners

International Museum Day 2024 – These museums recommend our local partners

Updated 20.03.2024 On International Museum Day 2024, you can enjoy free admission to many museums and take part in special events, such as workshops or festivals. This day will be celebrated worldwide on May 18, 2024 – only in Germany and Switzerland on May 21,…

Waste Prevention in Tourism and Zero Waste Travel Tips

Waste Prevention in Tourism and Zero Waste Travel Tips

Huge amounts of garbage are a global problem that you are surely aware of. Dream beaches full of trash, garbage swirls in the ocean, and pictures of turtles swimming in plastic are unfortunately part of our everyday life. And it is getting worse! According to the World Bank, the current amount of waste will increase by another 70 percent (!) to 3.4 billion tons by 2050. We can only guess what the consequences will be. Following you find some Zero Waste Travel tips. 

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Spring season: 7 sustainable hotels for your spring holiday (glamorous blossoms included)

Spring season: 7 sustainable hotels for your spring holiday (glamorous blossoms included)

The winter of 2022/23 was not a cozy one. It wasn’t the coldest, but because of the rise in energy prices and the associated savings, many have forgone luxuries. It will be all the nicer to enjoy the sun again in spring! If you are…

Green Pearls® Backstage: Behind the scenes in sustainable hotels

Green Pearls® Backstage: Behind the scenes in sustainable hotels

A pleasant hotel experience is due to many factors. By counting them, we often forget the people who contribute most to it – the ones behind the scenes in sustainable hotelsk. Without cleaning staff, house technicians, and kitchen helpers, guests would not feel comfortable.

 

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