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Root Beer Recipe

Inspired by Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Time30m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

Make Sugar Syrup

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.

Add Flavor Extracts

Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of root beer extract until well combined.

Cool the Syrup

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the saucepan in a bowl of ice water.

Combine with Carbonated Water

In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix without losing too much carbonation.

Serving

Serve Chilled

Pour the root beer into glasses over ice if desired. Top with whipped cream for an extra treat, if using.

Enjoy

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade root beer!