Jul 14 2026
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Crater Lake Root Beer Recipe

Inspired by Mama Mia Trattoria
Time3h
Serves8

Make Crater Lake Root Beer Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beverages

Method

Beverages

  1. 1

    Prepare the Syrup

    In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

  2. 2

    Dissolve the Sugar

    Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.

  3. 3

    Add Flavor Extracts

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla, sarsaparilla, and wintergreen extracts until well combined.

  4. 4

    Cool the Syrup

    Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in a few tablespoons of warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

  6. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled syrup and the activated yeast mixture. Mix well.

  7. 7

    Bottle the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into clean, sterilized bottles, leaving about an inch of space at the top.

  8. 8

    Ferment

    Seal the bottles tightly and leave them at room temperature for about 24 hours to ferment.

  9. 9

    Refrigerate

    After 24 hours, move the bottles to the refrigerator to slow down the fermentation process.

  10. 10

    Serve

    To serve, mix equal parts of the root beer syrup with carbonated water in a glass over ice.

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