Jul 14 2026
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Root Beer Recipe

Inspired by BLDG 5 Market | Kitchen | Patio
Time1h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base Mixture

    In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.

  2. 2

    Add Flavorings

    Once the sugars are dissolved, add the sarsaparilla root, wintergreen, licorice root, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Fermentation

  1. 3

    Cool the Mixture

    After simmering, remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.

  2. 4

    Add Yeast

    Once cooled, stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  3. 5

    Bottle the Root Beer

    Pour the mixture into clean bottles, leaving about an inch of space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

  4. 6

    Ferment

    Store the bottles in a warm, dark place for 3 to 5 days, allowing the root beer to ferment. Check daily for carbonation.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Refrigerate

    After fermentation, refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours to stop the fermentation process and chill the root beer.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the chilled root beer over ice and enjoy!

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