Jul 09 2026

Root Beer Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Root Beer Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Flavors

    Mix in the vanilla extract and root beer extract. If using, also add wintergreen, sarsaparilla, and licorice extracts for additional flavor.

  3. 3

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in a tablespoon of warm water (about 110°F or 43°C). Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  4. 4

    Combine Yeast with Mixture

    Once the yeast is frothy, gently fold it into the root beer mixture. Be careful not to agitate the carbonated water too much.

  5. 5

    Bottle the Mixture

    Using a funnel, pour the mixture into clean, sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top of each bottle.

  6. 6

    Seal and Ferment

    Seal the bottles tightly and leave them at room temperature for 2 to 3 days to carbonate. Check daily to ensure the pressure does not build up too much; you can gently open one bottle to release gas if necessary.

Serving

  1. 7

    Chill

    After fermentation, refrigerate the bottles for a few hours before serving to enhance the flavor and carbonation.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Pour the chilled root beer into glasses. Enjoy your homemade root beer over ice or straight from the bottle!

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