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Sustainable Cooking classes in Green Pearls® Hotels 2024

Sustainable Cooking classes in Green Pearls® Hotels 2024

This is an update of our article from May 22, 2022 and contains current dates for cooking courses 2024 What is the best part for you when you are on vacation? For us, one of the most important things is definitely the food! Over the…

Adventurous Slow Travel: Through Thailand by Train

Adventurous Slow Travel: Through Thailand by Train

Thailand is vast and if you want to see a lot of the country, you will need to travel. An alternative to the plane is the bus or the train: the route network is very well developed; the prices are not too expensive, and you…

Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Spending the Winter in the South – Tips and Destinations for a sustainable Long-Term Vacation

Are you already dreading the dark winter days and long nights? Believe me, you are not alone! More and more people are escaping the dark, cold and wet season by heading south. Sun, sea and pleasant temperatures sound more tempting than slush and fog. In this blog article, we will take you by the hand and show you how the so-called “snowbirds” prepare and what you should keep in mind. And we wouldn’t be us if we didn’t pick out some (sustainable) destinations for your long-term vacation as well!

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Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia  (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Travel in Southeast Asia (Green Travel Guide)

Pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, palm trees and tropical scents are what most Europeans think of when they imagine paradise. However, these places are neither paradise nor dreamed – they’re real, and they’re right here on Earth. And they are in Southeast Asia! Unfortunately, the…

What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

Are you one of those people who have a lot of interests? You like nature, but also cities, the mountains are as beautiful as the sea, and there are so many countries you would like to see? If you’re faced with so many options and…

 

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