Barq's Root Beer Recipe
Make Barq's Root Beer Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Base Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of carbonated water with 1 cup of high fructose corn syrup. Stir gently to ensure the syrup is fully dissolved without losing too much carbonation.
- 2
Adding Flavorings
Add 2 teaspoons of natural and artificial flavors to the mixture. This will give the root beer its distinctive taste. Mix lightly.
- 3
Coloring and Preserving
Incorporate 1 teaspoon of caramel color into the mixture for that classic root beer appearance. Then add 0.1 teaspoons of caffeine, 0.5 teaspoons of citric acid, and 0.1 teaspoons of sodium benzoate to preserve the flavor.
- 4
Final Mixing
Stir the mixture thoroughly but gently to ensure all ingredients are well combined without losing carbonation.
- 5
Chilling
Transfer the root beer mixture into a bottle or container suitable for carbonation. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
