Root Beer Recipe
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Ingredients
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Root Beer Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Add Flavorings
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, wintergreen extract, and sarsaparilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool.
- 3
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in a few tablespoons of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Once the syrup has cooled, combine the syrup with the activated yeast mixture in a large container.
- 5
Ferment
Cover the container with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for about 2-3 days to ferment. Check daily.
- 6
Bottle the Root Beer
After fermentation, strain the mixture into bottles, leaving some space at the top. Cap them tightly.
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the bottles for 24 hours. Serve chilled over ice and add carbonated water to taste.