Recipes Drinks Recipes Quick and Easy Root Beer 4.4 (8) 6 Reviews 2 Photos This is a fast, easy way to make homemade root beer without fermenting it yourself. This recipe uses carbonated water (club soda) and root beer extract as a shortcut. Serve over ice. Recipe by Carla B Updated on October 6, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 cups white sugar, or to taste 2 cups water 2 tablespoons root beer extract 2 liters carbonated water Directions Mix sugar and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, stir in root beer extract, and allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Pour root beer mixture into a 1-gallon pitcher or bottle, and slowly pour in carbonated water. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 290 Calories 75g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 290 % Daily Value * Sodium 9mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Total Sugars 75g Calcium 10mg 1% Potassium 5mg 0% * 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. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved