Root Beer Recipe
Make Root Beer Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water and Dissolve Sugars
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and gradually stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Flavorings
After the sugars have dissolved, add 2 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tsp of wintergreen extract, 1 tsp of sarsaparilla extract, and 1 tsp of birch bark extract. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Add Spices
Next, add 1 tsp of nutmeg, 1 tsp of allspice, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and 1 tsp of cloves to the mixture. Stir until the spices are fully incorporated.
- 4
Cool the Mixture
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. This step is important to avoid killing the yeast in the next step.
- 5
Add Yeast
Once the mixture has cooled, sprinkle 1 tsp of yeast over the surface and gently stir it in. Cover the pot with a clean cloth.
Fermentation
- 6
Ferment the Mixture
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. During this time, the yeast will ferment the sugars, producing carbonation.
- 7
- 8
Refrigerate
Place the bottles in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 24 hours before consuming to enhance flavor and carbonation.