Best 6 Real Homemade Root Beer Recipes
Homemade root beer is a delicious, refreshing, and nostalgic beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its unique flavor and bubbly texture, it is a great choice for parties, picnics, or just a relaxing afternoon at home. Making your own root beer at home is easier than you might think, and it allows you to control the ingredients and sweetness level. Plus, experimenting with different flavor combinations and spices can create truly unique and delicious root beer recipes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced brewer, this guide will provide you with all the information and tips you need to make the best homemade root beer that will impress your friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE ROOT BEER RECIPE
Knowing how to make root beer yourself from the comfort of home is a true blessing. Getting it right every time is no easy feat, however with this root beer recipe you can follow our directions no you'll make the perfect drink your family will enjoy.
Provided by Laura Ritterman
Categories Drinks
Time P2DT45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with 10 cups of cold, filtered water.
- Add the herbs while the water is still cold, and bring it up to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you are choosing to add sassafras bark, wait until the last 10-15 minutes of simmering.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the sugar. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Strain the mixture thoroughly with a mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Add the kombucha, mix thoroughly, and pour gently into sealable bottles, leaving about two inches of room at the top.
- Let the bottles ferment for two to three days, depending on temperature, then transfer to the fridge and let them sit for another three. The root beer will keep in the fridge for up to three weeks.
Nutrition Facts :
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
QUICK AND EASY ROOT BEER
This is a fast, easy way to make homemade root beer. Rather than fermenting it yourself, you can take a shortcut using carbonated water (club soda).
Provided by Carla B.
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the water and sugar together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the root beer extract, and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Pour the root beer mixture into a 1-gallon pitcher or bottle, and slowly pour in the carbonated water. Refrigerate until cold; serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 74.9 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
Remember the flavor of good old-fashioned root beer? Now you can have it again with root beer you make yourself with McCormick® Root Beer Concentrate.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Beverages,
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Clean and sanitize all bottling equipment according to information below. Shake Root Beer Concentrate well. Mix with sugar in a large container. (DO NOT USE ALUMINUM). Stir in spring water.
- Dissolve yeast in 1 cup pre-boiled water. Allow yeast to dissolve undisturbed 10 to 15 minutes. Add to sugar mixture and stir well.
- Bottle immediately into plastic bottles, leaving 2-inch space at top of bottle. Cap tightly. Store each bottle on its side in a warm place (70° to 80°F) for 1 to 2 days, then store upright in refrigerator at 40° to 45°F for additional 3 to 4 days. Keep refrigerated and consume within 7 to 8 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 Calories
HOMEMADE ROOT BEER
For some extremely peculiar reason, there is no root beer available where I live, but there is McCormick's root beer concentrate. I scoured the world to find a recipe and here it is. It's not exactly A&W, but as close as you can get to the real thing, if you can't get the real thing.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dissolve the sugar in the hot water.
- Add the 1/2 and the 1/8 teaspoon of root beer concentrate and let it cool.
- Combine the cold root beer mixture with the seltzer water.
- Pour into a glass, make a pretend mug handle with your thumb and pinky, and drink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 30, Sugar 30
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the spices and herbs.
- If you can't find sassafras root, you can substitute another root beer flavoring, such as birch beer or ginger ale.
- Don't boil the root beer, as this will make it bitter.
- Let the root beer cool completely before carbonating it.
- If you don't have a carbonation machine, you can carbonate the root beer by shaking it vigorously for a few minutes.
- Serve the root beer cold, over ice, or in a chilled glass.
Conclusion:
Homemade root beer is a delicious and refreshing beverage that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own root beer that is just as good as, if not better than, the store-bought kind. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying drink, give homemade root beer a try. You won't be disappointed!
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