Quick and Easy Root Beer

Description

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).

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups white sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons root beer extract
  • 2 liters carbonated water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil
  2. then reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat
  4. stir in root beer extract
  5. and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  6. Pour root beer mixture into a 1-gallon pitcher or bottle
  7. and slowly pour in carbonated water. Refrigerate until cold
  8. at least 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 8

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