4.7 from 9 votes
Homemade Root Beer
Make a big batch of homemade root beer with just 5 ingredients for a magically fun drink that can wow a crowd!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
mugs
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 cups water cold
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons root beer extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound dry ice broken into chunks
Instructions
- In a large drink dispenser or container, combine the cold water, granulated sugar, root beer extract, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved and no granules remain.
- Carefully add the broken chunks of dry ice to the mixture. Stir gently to activate the carbonation.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
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Notes
- Safety Warning: Do not consume dry ice directly. Ensure chunks of dry ice are not served in cups.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
391mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
64g
(128%)
Vitamin A
1492IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
580mg
(58%)
Iron
20mg
(111%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 1492IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 580mg | 58% |
| Iron | 20mg | 111% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.