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Visiting Thailand’s food mecca Chiang Mai

Visiting Thailand’s food mecca Chiang Mai

When you think about Thailand, do you also immediately think of all the delicious and colorful food? We could stroll through street food markets for hours and try one dish after another. But of course, there is so much more to experience and that’s why…

A heart for animals: Thailand’s first elephant hospital

A heart for animals: Thailand’s first elephant hospital

Today we introduce you to Soraida Salwala, a pioneer of animal welfare, who founded the world’s first elephant hospital in Thailand.

Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

Eco-travel around the world – with Good Morning World

[With Nina & Melanie from the travel blog Good Morning World]

We love to travel – without leaving our conscience at home. That’s why we introduce you to special places, inspiring hotels or apartments that contribute to social and environmental responsibility. But we are not the only ones who are excited about sustainable destinations: Nina and Melanie from the travel blog Good Morning World have visited many of our partner hotels and shared their experiences online.

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Corals, turtles & the sea: environmental protection in Thailand

Corals, turtles & the sea: environmental protection in Thailand

The ecosystem of the ocean is sensitive and constantly threatened as a result of pollution, overfishing and rising water temperatures caused by human beings. As you have certainly read coral reefs are endangered worldwide. The reefs are important: They are home to a a lot…

Thailand’s hidden gems: the province Nan in the north-east

Thailand’s hidden gems: the province Nan in the north-east

Today we take you to a special region of Thailand: to Nan in the north-east of the country. You have never heard of Nan? This happens to many people and is the reason why you can experience authentic Thailand here – far off Full Moon…

 

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