Cape May Always Ready Root Beer Bottle Recipe
Make Cape May Always Ready Root Beer Bottle Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Root Beer Base
Bottling Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Root Beer Base
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Dissolve Sugars
Once boiling, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar to the pot. Stir until completely dissolved.
- 3
Add Flavoring Ingredients
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sassafras root bark, 2 tablespoons of sarsaparilla root, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of wintergreen extract into the pot. Boil for an additional 10 minutes.
- 4
Cool the Mixture
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. This may take about 30 minutes.
- 5
Activate the Yeast
While the mixture cools, dissolve 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 6
Combine Yeast with Root Beer Base
Once the root beer base is cool, add the activated yeast mixture to the pot and stir well. If using caramel color, add it now and mix thoroughly.
Bottling Process
- 7
- 8
Fill the Bottles
Using a funnel, fill each clean glass bottle with the root beer mixture, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top.
- 9
Cap the Bottles
Seal each bottle with a cap tightly to prevent any gas from escaping.
- 10
Fermentation
Leave the bottles at room temperature for 3 to 5 days for fermentation. Check daily for carbonation; once it feels fizzy, transfer the bottles to the refrigerator.
- 11
Chill and Serve
Once chilled, your Cape May Always Ready Root Beer is ready to enjoy! Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste.