Root Beer Recipe
Make Root Beer Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Flavor Ingredients
Reduce heat to low and add the sarsaparilla root, wintergreen leaves, licorice root, ginger root, and the cinnamon stick. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pot, discarding the solid ingredients.
- 4
Mix in Extracts
Stir in the vanilla extract and root beer extract until fully combined.
Fermentation
- 5
Cool and Add Yeast
Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, sprinkle the yeast over the surface and let it sit for 5 minutes before stirring gently to combine.
- 6
- 7
Serving
- 8
Chill and Serve
After 2 to 3 days, refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours before serving. Open carefully and enjoy your homemade root beer over ice!
