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Yoga teacher and hostess in one: How this combination will transform your yoga vacation

Yoga teacher and hostess in one: How this combination will transform your yoga vacation

Some yoga vacations feel like a well-organized schedule. Others feel like a true arrival. Maybe you know the feeling: You arrive, roll out your mat, and wonder who will be teaching the yoga classes this time. You have nice encounters, a good practice, and a…

From spiritual depth to fitness: Master Istvan on Yoga Trends for 2025

From spiritual depth to fitness: Master Istvan on Yoga Trends for 2025

Yogilates, Fascia Yoga, Aerial Yoga – 2025 will see many athletic yoga trends. But the meditative style will also be in high demand. “Right now, a lot of people are running away from themselves,” says yoga teacher Istvan. They are only “scratching the surface of…

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga looks great, and people who practice it look incredibly relaxed and calm. Are you one of those people who would like to try yoga, but don’t want to sign up for a class right away? Then maybe your next vacation to one of our sustainable green pearls is the perfect opportunity! Here are some places where beginners are in good hands! (more…)

A sustainable yoga weekend with your best friend

A sustainable yoga weekend with your best friend

This is the fifth installment in our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. Every three weeks a new green idea will be featured on our blog! “I really need some time off,” says one. “Oh yeah, let’s get away for a weekend,” says the…

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

10 sustainable Yoga-Retreats for Zen-Seekers in 2024

This is an update of our article on sustainable yoga hotels from July 4, 2023 and contains current dates for yoga retreats 2024. Namaste. Do you feel like you’re missing out on your schedule? Well, lying down on the beach might do the trick. But…

 

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