Best 5 Homemade Root Beer Recipes
In the realm of homemade beverages, root beer stands tall as a classic crowd-pleaser, captivating taste buds with its unique, sweet, and effervescent charm. Whether you seek a nostalgic trip down memory lane or aim to impress your friends and family with a handcrafted treat, embarking on a root beer-making adventure can be both enjoyable and rewarding. With a few simple ingredients, readily available in most kitchens, you can transform your home into a root beer brewery, producing a delectable beverage that rivals the taste of commercial brands. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best homemade root beer recipe that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
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HOMEMADE ROOT BEER
This Root beer is bound to be a hit at any gathering. It is very easy, ice cold and yummy. Use a large insulated drink cooler to brew it in, and everyone can help themselves using the spigot. This is best to do outdoors or place the cooler in the kitchen sink as it brews. Dry ice can be dangerous. Be sure to use gloves when handling. Do not allow children to handle the dry ice.
Provided by LUVNGRAMS
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large cooler, mix together the sugar and water, stirring to dissolve sugar completely. Stir in the root beer extract. Carefully place the dry ice into the cooler, and cover loosely with the lid. Do not secure the lid, as pressure may build up.
- Let the mixture brew for about an hour before serving. Leftover root beer can be stored in one gallon milk jugs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
REAL HOMEMADE ROOT BEER
Real root beer, naturally carbonated: A strong taste without being harsh. As close as you can get to store-bought and still have all natural ingredients. The taste is much more honest than store-bought as well. The keys are your choice of flavorings and using yeast to naturally carbonate. This recipe produces just under 2 liters. I found this after searching the Web for the easiest version possible that uses no special equipment, just household items, although you have to search for suitable real root beer extract. To give proper credit, the basic recipe has been worked out by Dr. David B. Fankhauser, Ph.D. , Professor of Biology and Chemistry, U.C. Clermont College, Batavia OH. The recipe is a perfect demonstration of Henry's Law. Look it up. You must use fresh yeast, otherwise it won't be fizzy and it will taste like "skunky" beer that went bad. You can try increasing the yeast a tiny fraction to get more carbonation, but again, too much and it's like drinking from a bicycle tire. Use plain white granulated sugar. The sugar provides food for the yeast which makes the carbonation happen. I searched my neighborhood for root beer extract, no grocery or health food store had it. I finally ordered directly from Zatarain's from their web site. The bottle: Use a plastic 2-liter soda pop bottle with a resealable cap. CLEAN this thoroughly before using. Do NOT, for safety's sake, use a glass bottle. The funnel: A clean plastic funnel is best.
Provided by Tony Papaleo
Categories Beverages
Time P4DT10m
Yield 1 2-liter bottle, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Use the funnel to pour the sugar in the bottle.
- Add the yeast.
- Toss the sugar and yeast around in the bottle so it mixes well. Just swish it around, don't shake it violently. Make it so there is a little depression in the center of the dry mixture.
- Add the root beer extract via the funnel.
- Add some of the water by pouring it over the tablespoon so get the extract residue into the bottle.
- Fill up the bottle about half way with some more water.
- Put the cover on the bottle and GENTLY swish to get the sugar/yeast mixture slightly dissolved.
- Add the rest of the water to about 1 to 1-1/2 inches from the top, then cap this TIGHTLY.
- Let stand in a cool place (65 to 72 degrees F) for three to four days.
- Do not shake the bottle or move it around unnecessarily. Leave it be.
- After about 24 hours of brewing itself, the bottle will start to feel hard as the pressure builds.
- After three/four days, the bottle should be very hard -- resist the urge to shake it up or open it, you will ruin your root beer. Place in refrigerator overnight. This arrests the yeast action.
- After chilling, decant into a glass and enjoy.
- Note: There will be leftover yeast in some sludge at the bottom of the bottle. Be careful decanting as you get to bottom of the bottle. That yeast will be skunky.
- Another note: The yeast is still working! Drink this up right away, keep it chilled.
HOMEMADE ROOT BEER SODA
Make and share this Homemade Root Beer Soda recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ctraugh
Categories Beverages
Time P3DT30m
Yield 1 Gallon
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the ginger into thin sections and add them to two cups of boiling water.
- Simmer this on very low heat for 20 minutes.
- While this is simmering, boil the gallon of water and two cups of sugar for one minute and set aside.
- Pour the ginger and liquid into a blender and blend on high for about one minute.
- Pour this blend into the sugar water, through a strainer.
- With a soup ladle, pour a few cups of the hot brew through the remaining pulp to extract a bit more of the ginger flavor.
- Cool to room temperature. When cool, add vanilla, yeast and stir until dissolved.
- Let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Then bottle and age.
- The simplest, safest and least expensive method of bottling is to use one-liter plastic soft drink bottles with screw caps.
- These can be sterilized by rinsing in a mixture of household bleach and water and then rinsed with clean water.
- After filling, the bottles should be set aside at room temperature for about 48 hours, or until hard (check by squeezing).
- Then refrigerate to finish the aging process.
- Leaving the bottles at room temperature too long will cause over carbonation.
- Using glass rather than plastic bottles can cause shattered bottles.
- Another nice feature of the plastic bottles is that they can be re-carbonated if only partially consumed.
- Just let it sit out over night with the cap on and refrigerate it when hard.
VICTORY'S HOMEMADE ROOT BEER SCHNAPPS
Tastes just like the little root beer barrels you liked when you where a kid very simple to make tastes very good
Provided by bmiene
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dissolve sugar in hot water.
- Add vodka and root beer concentrate and vanilla stir well.
- Store in air tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 60.1, Sugar 60
HOMEMADE ROOT BEER
This easy to make drink taste just like Root Beer from a barrel. My family love it and I hope yours will too.
Provided by Mikaylah Roberts
Categories Other Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; heat and stir until mixture starts to boil and sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
- 2. Add root beer concentrate and mix thoroughly. To serve, add ½ to 1/3 cup root beer syrup to 5 fl oz club soda or sparkling water.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of root beer extract. There are two main types of root beer extract: alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Alcoholic root beer extract is made with real beer, while non-alcoholic root beer extract is made with a combination of herbs and spices. If you are looking for a more authentic root beer flavor, use alcoholic root beer extract. However, if you are looking for a kid-friendly root beer, use non-alcoholic root beer extract.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your root beer will taste. Look for fresh ginger, sassafras, and vanilla beans. You can also use store-bought root beer extract, but be sure to choose a high-quality brand.
- Don't boil the root beer. Boiling the root beer will drive off the flavor and make it taste flat. Instead, heat the root beer gently over low heat until it just comes to a simmer.
- Let the root beer cool completely before carbonating it. If you carbonate the root beer while it is still hot, the carbonation will not be as effective. Let the root beer cool completely in the refrigerator before carbonating it.
- Use a clean, sanitized carbonation bottle. A dirty or unsanitized carbonation bottle can introduce bacteria into the root beer, which can cause it to spoil. Be sure to clean and sanitize the carbonation bottle thoroughly before using it.
Conclusion:
Homemade root beer is a delicious and refreshing beverage that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a glass of root beer that is just as good as, if not better than, the store-bought kind. So next time you are looking for a tasty treat, give homemade root beer a try. You won't be disappointed.
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