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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Carbonation Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4 cups of water and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Root Beer Extract
Stir in the 4 tablespoons of root beer extract into the sugar-water mixture, ensuring it's well mixed.
- 3
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of yeast in 1 cup of bottled water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the frothy yeast mixture to the root beer base. Stir gently to combine.
Bottling and Carbonation
- 5
Prepare Bottles
Clean and sanitize your bottles thoroughly before use. Make sure they are dry.
- 6
Fill the Bottles
Carefully pour the root beer mixture into the bottles, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top.
- 7
Add Corn Syrup for Carbonation
Add 1 cup of corn syrup to each bottle. Seal the bottles tightly with caps.
- 8
Allow to Ferment
Leave the bottles at room temperature for 3-5 days to allow carbonation to develop. Check them daily.
- 9
Refrigerate
Once the bottles are carbonated, refrigerate them for at least 24 hours before serving.