Root Beer On Tap Recipe
Make Root Beer On Tap 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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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Carbonation Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Prepare Herbal Mixture
In a large pot, combine the sassafras root bark, sarsaparilla root, wintergreen leaves, and licorice root. Pour in 4 liters of filtered water.
- 2
Simmer the Base
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove the solid herbs. Discard the solids.
Flavoring the Base
- 4
Add Sweeteners
To the strained herbal liquid, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, and citric acid. Stir well until all sugars are completely dissolved.
- 5
Cool the Mixture
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding to carbonation.
Carbonation
- 6
Combine with Carbonated Water
In a large beverage dispenser or pitcher, mix the cooled herbal syrup with 2 liters of carbonated water. Stir gently to combine.
- 7
Serve Chilled
Serve the root beer on tap over ice or chilled as desired. Enjoy your homemade root beer!
