A W Root Beer Copycat
Experience the nostalgic taste of your favorite soda with this delightful A&W Root Beer Copycat recipe! Crafted with a rich blend of vanilla and root beer extract, this DIY drink captures the classic flavors you know and love. Sweetened with a perfect balance of sugar and brown sugar, this homemade root beer syrup is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few minutes on the stovetop. For an authentic soda-shop fizz, add chilled sparkling water or create a playful, smoky carbonation effect using dry ice. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe serves up to 8 and lets you tailor the sweetness and strength to your liking. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to the satisfying experience of homemade A&W-style root beer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 2 cups Sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 teaspoons Root Beer Extract
- 1 pound Dry Ice (optional, for carbonation)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for about 10 minutes.
Once cooled, stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 3 teaspoons of root beer extract. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the root beer syrup to a large pitcher or container.
To serve, add 3/4 cup of the root beer syrup to a glass and top with chilled sparkling water. Adjust syrup amount for desired sweetness and strength.
For a fun and fizzy twist, carefully add dry ice to the pitcher (optional). Ensure all dry ice is completely sublimated before serving to avoid contact.
Serve immediately over ice and enjoy your homemade A&W-style root beer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.5 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 473.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
