Bottled Root Beer Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Sugar Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2
Add Flavoring Extracts
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 2 tbsp of root beer extract, 1 tbsp of sarsaparilla extract, and 1 tsp of wintergreen extract until well combined.
3
Cool the Syrup
Allow the syrup mixture to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
4
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, add 1 tsp of active dry yeast to 2 tbsp of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
5
Combine Yeast with Syrup
Once the yeast is activated, mix it into the cooled syrup. Stir gently to combine.

6
Prepare the Bottles
Thoroughly clean and sanitize your bottles to prevent any unwanted bacteria.
7
Combine Syrup and Carbonated Water
In a large bowl or pitcher, mix the syrup with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose too much carbonation.
8
Fill the Bottles
Using a funnel, pour the root beer mixture into the sanitized bottles, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top.
9
Cap the Bottles
Seal the bottles tightly with caps to prevent carbonation loss.
10
Ferment
Place the bottles in a cool, dark place for 3 to 5 days to ferment. Check them daily for carbonation.
11
Refrigerate and Enjoy
Once desired carbonation is achieved, refrigerate the bottles to stop fermentation. Serve chilled.