Triple Xxx Root Beer Recipe
Make Triple Xxx Root Beer Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Flavorings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil the Base
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
- 3
Add Roots
Add 1 cup of sassafras root bark and 1 cup of sarsaparilla root to the boiling mixture.
- 4
Flavor Addition
If desired, add 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 pieces of star anise for additional flavor.
- 5
Simmer
Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 6
Strain
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the solids.
- 7
Cool Down
Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
Fermentation
- 8
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp of active dry yeast with a few tablespoons of warm water (not boiling) and let it sit for about 5 minutes to activate.
- 9
Combine and Bottle
Once the liquid has cooled, add the activated yeast, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of wintergreen oil to the strained liquid. Stir well.
- 10
Bottle the Mixture
Pour the mixture into clean bottles, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- 11
Add Carbonation Water
Top off each bottle with 4 cups of bottled carbonation water.
- 12
Seal and Ferment
Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 days for fermentation.
Serving
- 13
Refrigerate
After fermentation, refrigerate the bottles to stop the fermentation process.
- 14
Serve Cold
Serve the root beer chilled, pouring it over ice if desired.