Best 3 Homemade Root Beer Soda Recipes
Indulge your taste buds with a homemade root beer soda, a classic American beverage brimming with nostalgic charm and refreshing flavors. This delightful drink, crafted with love in your own kitchen, promises an authentic experience that will transport you to simpler times. Our comprehensive guide features three enticing recipes tailored to diverse preferences. For those seeking a traditional root beer soda experience, our classic recipe captures the essence of this beloved drink with its blend of spices and natural sweetness. Craving something a bit more unique? Try our vanilla cream root beer soda, a creamy and delectable twist on the original, sure to delight the senses. And for a caffeine-free alternative, our root beer soda without caffeine offers a guilt-free indulgence that retains the authentic root beer flavor. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey as we delve into the art of crafting homemade root beer soda, a timeless beverage that promises to tantalize your palate and evoke cherished memories.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ginger, vanilla beans, and sassafras root will give your root beer the best flavor.
- Don't boil the ingredients: Boiling the ingredients will kill the yeast and prevent the root beer from fermenting.
- Let the root beer ferment for at least 2 weeks: The longer you ferment the root beer, the better the flavor will be.
- Bottle the root beer in airtight containers: This will help to keep the root beer fresh and carbonated.
- Chill the root beer before serving: Cold root beer is more refreshing and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Making homemade root beer is a fun and easy project that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little patience, you can create a delicious and refreshing beverage that is perfect for any occasion. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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