Homemade Root Beer

for Super Bowl - Holidays and Events

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 64

Yield: 4 gallons

Homemade Root Beer

Ingredients

6 cups white sugar

3 ⅓ gallons cold water

1 (2 ounce) bottle root beer extract

4 pounds dry ice

12th Man-Hattan

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Let the mixture brew for about an hour before serving. Leftover root beer can be stored in one gallon milk jugs.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Root Beer

Servings Per Recipe:64

Calories: 72.6

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 18.7g 6%

Sugars: 18.7g

Calcium: 6.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 2.3mg

Sodium: 5.9mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.