A W Root Beer Copycat Recipe

Craving that classic A&W root beer flavor? This quick and easy copycat recipe delivers the refreshing taste without the fuss or need for dry ice! Perfect for a hot day, this homemade root beer is made with simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. Since it doesn't store well, make only what you'll drink immediately for the best taste. Find root beer extract easily at your local grocery store – usually near other flavorings and extracts.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 145.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A W Root Beer Copycat

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How to Make A W Root Beer Copycat

  1. In a small saucepan, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of hot water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon of root beer extract. Stir well to combine.
  3. Slowly pour the sugar syrup into 4 cups of chilled seltzer water, stirring gently to avoid excessive foaming.
  4. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon wedge (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g