Mt's Root Beer Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Root Beer Base
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, 2 cups of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugars are completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Flavoring Ingredients
Add 2 tablespoons of sassafras root bark and 1 tablespoon of wintergreen leaves to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to extract the flavors.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot or large bowl to remove the solid ingredients.
- 4
Cool the Mixture
Allow the strained liquid to cool to room temperature. This should take about 30 minutes.
- 5
Add Yeast and Lemon Juice
Once the mixture has cooled, add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Ferment the Root Beer
Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours. It should begin to bubble as the yeast ferments the sugars.
- 7
- 8
Chill and Carbonate
Place the bottles in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to chill and carbonate the root beer.
- 9