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California Root Beer

A nostalgic and refreshing homemade root beer that is both easy to make and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of root beer extract
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of powdered ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of yeast active dry or champagne yeast
  • Ice for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Funnel
  • Glass bottles or jars for storage
  • Ice for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by measuring 4 cups of water into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup of sugar to the water and whisk until completely dissolved.
  3. Incorporate the root beer extract, vanilla extract, powdered ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Add 1/4 teaspoon of yeast and stir gently.
  5. Using a funnel, pour the root beer mixture into glass bottles or jars, leaving some space at the top.
  6. Seal the bottles tightly and leave them at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours.
  7. Once fermented, refrigerate the bottles for at least 4 hours before serving.
  8. Pour the chilled root beer over ice in a glass.

Notes

Taste the root beer before bottling; if you want it sweeter, add a bit more sugar before sealing.