Old fashioned root beer
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Contents |
[edit] Ingredients
- 1 Cake, compressed yeast
- 5 Pounds, Sugar
- 2 Ounces, sassafras root
- 1 Ounce, hops or ginger root
- 2 Ounces, juniper berries
- 4 Gallons, water
- 1 Ounce, Dandelion root
- 2 Ounces, wintergreen
[edit] Directions
Wash roots well in cold water.
Add juniper berries (crushed) and hops.
Pour 8 quarts boiling water over root mixture and boil slowly 20 minutes.
Strain through flannel bag.
Add Sugar and remaining 8 quarts water.
Allow to stand until lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in a little cool water.
Add to root liquid.
Stir will.
Let settle then strain again and bottle.
Cork tightly.
Keep in a warm room 5 to 6 hours, then store in a cool place.
Put on ice as required for use.
