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Culinary Journey to the Baltic Sea – Between tradition, sustainability and new tastes

Culinary Journey to the Baltic Sea – Between tradition, sustainability and new tastes

You drive to the Baltic Sea, take off your shoes, feel the sand under your feet, the sea breeze on your face, and what’s the first thing you buy? A fish sandwich! “It is a must at Timmendorfer Strand,” says hotel manager Michell Meister of…

A sustainable weekend for two by the Baltic Sea – With hotel recommendations and activity tips

A sustainable weekend for two by the Baltic Sea – With hotel recommendations and activity tips

A short break by the sea. The Lifestylehotel SAND in Timmendorfer Strand is the perfect place to do just that, and a great place for couples to enjoy the Baltic Sea over the weekend. The adults-only hotel offers just the right setting for natural and…

Time for two – Romantic vacation at the Baltic Sea

Time for two – Romantic vacation at the Baltic Sea

Autumn is now knocking on the door fairly insistently. Mornings are much cooler than they were a few weeks ago, and increasingly frequent swaths of fog envelop the landscape. The perfect moment for taking time for cozy hours with your favorite person. Of course, this also works at home. But what about a real time-out and a romantic vacation at the Baltic Sea?

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Why you should travel in low season

Why you should travel in low season

If you regularly visit our blog, you may have already learned something about traveling the Alps in low season last week. Climate change means that it is no longer entirely clear when off-season applies in the individual destinations. For example, in the past, September in…

Porpoises, vegan “pampering moments” and a lot of sand

Porpoises, vegan “pampering moments” and a lot of sand

Be honest, did you know our domestic seas, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea are home to small whales? So-called porpoises. The sea mammals are approximately 1.60 meters and at first sight, remind of dolphins.

 

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