Beverages

Root Beer

Ingredients

• Warm water, to fill the jug half full, then to within 2-3 inches of the top
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp. McCormick's root beer extract
• 1 scant tsp dry yeast

Directions

1. Take a one gallon glass jar or plastic milk carton (it must have a screw lid) and fill it half full of warm water.
2. Using a funnel, add the sugar, root beer extract, and yeast.
3. With the lid screwed on, shake to dissolve the sugar and yeast.
4. Fill the jug with water to 2-3 inches from the top. Screw the lid back on and let sit overnight, or about 12 hours, at room temperature.
5. Cool and drink.