Root Beer Bottle Recipe
Smooth, classic root beer with a rich, frothy head. Perfectly sweet and endlessly refreshing.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.
- 2
Add the Flavorings
Add the sassafras root bark, sarsaparilla root, vanilla extract, and wintergreen extract to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Cool the Mixture
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solid ingredients.
- 4
Prepare for Fermentation
Pour the strained mixture back into the saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast and stir gently to combine. Cover the saucepan with a clean cloth and let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- 5
- 6
Ferment
Let the bottles sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 days to ferment. Check the bottles daily to ensure they are not over-carbonated. Once ready, transfer them to the refrigerator.
- 7
Serve
To serve, pour the root beer into a glass, topping it with carbonated water if desired for extra fizz. Enjoy your refreshing homemade root beer!