Ibc Root Beer Recipe
Make Ibc Root Beer Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Root Beer Concentrate
To Serve
Method
Make Root Beer Concentrate
- 1
Dissolve sugars
In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup light brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until sugars are completely dissolved.
- 2
Add flavorings
Stir in 2 tablespoons sassafras bark, 2 tablespoons sarsaparilla root, and 1 teaspoon orange zest (if using). Simmer gently for 15 minutes to extract flavors.
- 3
Add spices
Add 1 tablespoon anise seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves, and 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice. Continue to simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- 4
Finish concentrate
Remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon wintergreen extract. Let the mixture steep off the heat for 10 minutes.
- 5
Strain and cool
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container. Allow the concentrate to cool completely before serving.
Finish and Serve
- 6
Dilute with carbonated water
To serve, mix 1 part root beer concentrate with 4 parts cold carbonated water in a pitcher. Adjust to taste.
- 7
Serve
Pour over ice if desired and serve immediately.
