Maine Root Fair Trade Bottled Soda Recipe
Root beer, orange soda & seasonal varieties
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Ingredients
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Soda Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Add Extracts
Stir in 2 tablespoons of natural root extract and 2 tablespoons of natural orange extract into the sugar-water mixture.
- 3
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of yeast with a few tablespoons of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the sugar mixture and stir well.
- 5
Flavoring
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of your chosen seasonal flavor extract and mix thoroughly.
- 6
Fermentation
Transfer the mixture to a clean glass bottle or fermentation vessel, leaving some space at the top. Seal it loosely and let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until it’s fizzy.
- 7
Chill and Serve
Once fermented, refrigerate for a few hours. To serve, mix with 4 cups of carbonated water to dilute to your desired sweetness and fizziness.
