Mug Root Beer Recipe
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Ingredients
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Root Beer Base
Garnish
Method
Root Beer Preparation
- 1
Make the Root Beer Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.
- 2
- 3
Simmer the Mixture
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- 4
Strain the Syrup
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out the solid ingredients, leaving only the syrup.
- 5
Cool the Syrup
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using it in your root beer.
Final Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Mug
Fill a large mug with 1 cup of ice.
- 7
Mix the Root Beer
Pour 1/2 cup of the cooled root beer syrup into the mug with ice.
- 8
Add Carbonated Water
Slowly add 2 cups of carbonated water to the mug, stirring gently to combine the syrup and water.
- 9
Garnish the Drink
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and place two maraschino cherries on top for decoration.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while bubbly and refreshing!