How to Make Root Beer
This homemade root beer recipe is one of the most delicious drinks you'll ever taste!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 large thumb thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 2 1/2 tbsp sarsaparilla
- 2 1/2 tbsp sassafras
- 2 1/2 tbsp licorice root
- 1 1/2 tbsp burdock root
- 1 tbsp dried mint leaves
- 1 star anise pod
- 4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp real vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set aside sugar and vanilla, and combine all other ingredients together in a saucepan. Simmer together for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla and sugar until dissolved. Simmer again for another 30 minutes until the mixture is thicker and has the consistency of syrup.
- Strain out the mixture into a jar or container, then let cool.
- Pour 1/2 cup of chilled seltzer water into a glass, then mix in 1/2 cup of chilled syrup. Make sure both are chilled for the most fizz possible.
- Sip and enjoy!