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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Make the Soda Base
In a large bowl, combine the carbonated water, brown sugar, and either root beer extract or cream soda extract depending on your flavor preference. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Add Flavoring
Add the vanilla extract and mix well. If making root beer, include the root beer extract. For cream soda, use the cream soda extract.
- 3
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in a little warm water (about 1/4 cup) and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the yeast mixture into the soda base and stir gently to combine.
- 5
- 6
Ferment
Leave the bottles at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours to ferment. Check periodically for carbonation.
- 7
Refrigerate
Once the desired carbonation is achieved, refrigerate the bottles to stop the fermentation process.
- 8
Serve
Serve cold over ice cubes for a refreshing soda pop experience.
