Easy Homemade Root Beer Recipe

If you love root beer, you’re going to love this homemade root beer recipe! Whether you’re looking for a festive drink for a Halloween party or just want to serve up a icy cold beverage at your next BBQ or party, this recipe is a great one to have in your recipe box.

HOMEMADE ROOT BEER 

Homemade Root beer seems to be quite popular for Halloween. Serving this yummy drink with some homemade donuts is always a good idea.

But… don’t limit yourself to making this just in October!

ROOT BEER IS FUN FOR: 

• Hocus Pocus witch-themed party 
• Doughnut Parties
• Family dinners
• Kids Halloween parties
• Summer parties & BBQs
• Family reunions

WHAT YOU NEED FOR HOMEMADE ROOT BEER:

• root beer extract
• water
• sugar
• dry ice
• cauldron or large insulated drink jug  like this one from Amazon

SHORT ON TIME? TRY THIS QUICK METHOD!

Although this recipe is really pretty simple to make, if you find yourself without time to run to the store for ingredients or to mix the stuff together, you can always just pick up some already made Root Beer and add dry ice to it for a similar effect.

Don’t forget the cauldron or a large insulated jug to keep serve it out of!

OTHER ROOT BEER FUN! 

• Root Beer Taste Test Party with Free Printables 

Homemade Rootbeer

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• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 24 servings 1x

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Description

Homemade root beer recipe that’s perfect for Halloween parties!  Serve it out of a cauldron as a witch’s brew!

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 20 cups cold water
• 3/8 bottle of root beer extract (2 ounce size)
• 4 pounds dry ice

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Instructions

1. In a large container, mix together the sugar and water. Make sure the sugar dissolves completely. Then add the root beer extract.
2. Add in the dry ice carefully and put a loose lid over the container. (Don’t store tight or pressure will build up).
3. Let the mixture brew for about an hour before serving.

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• Category: Drinks

Keywords: homemade root beer, root beer