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“Forget Pinterest!” – wedding planner Daniel Wolf, speaking about conscoius weddings at Hotel Klosterbräu

“Forget Pinterest!” – wedding planner Daniel Wolf, speaking about conscoius weddings at Hotel Klosterbräu

Emotions run high within the historic walls of the Hotel Klosterbräu in Seefeld, Tyrol. Here, where the thick stone walls tell stories, only two weddings take place per season—deliberately exclusive, emotional events. Since 2014, Daniel Wolf has helped couples plan their big day. With empathy,…

I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

I do! Extraordinary locations for the perfect green wedding

Planning a wedding for 2026? How about June 2? Or June 20? Or June 26? If so, you’re almost too late to start looking for a venue on these dates. But there’s more to plan than just the date! To ensure that the next stage…

Tips for a sustainable honeymoon

Tips for a sustainable honeymoon

This is an update of our article from 21.06.2022

Awareness of sustainable living continues to grow. And that has implications for weddings, honeymoons and honey getaways. Here are practical tips on how to minimize your carbon footprint on your romantic getaway. You will also learn about romantic and sustainable accommodations that will make your honeymoon unforgettable.

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Last-minute tips for a sustainable winter wedding – Regardless of whether it’s with or without snow.

Last-minute tips for a sustainable winter wedding – Regardless of whether it’s with or without snow.

If you’re getting married in winter, you probably dream of a sparkling snowy landscape, sun rays reflecting on frozen water and clear blue winter skies. Sadly, climate change is increasingly thwarting us when it comes to winter wonderlands. But is that why you should miss…

Green Wedding: special places for a special day

Green Wedding: special places for a special day

Your wedding day should be the most beautiful day of your life and therefore be celebrated lavishly? Under palm trees, in the forest or at the lake – we show you extraordinary places to say “I do”.

 

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