Al's
Root Beer
Yield: 1 Batch
1 ts Dry yeast
1/2 c ;Water, warm
2 c Sugar, granulated
1 qt ;Water, hot
4 ts Rootbeer extract
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Dissolve sugar in 1 quart hot water.
Mix together dissolved yeast, sugar and root beer extract in gallon jar. Fill
jar with warm water and stir until all ingredients are well combined. Cover
jar. Set in warm sun for four hours. It will be ready to drink the next day.
Chill soft drink before serving.
Root
Beer Tonic Recipe
Yield: 4 Servings
3 oz Sassafras Bark, dried
2 oz Sarsaparilla, dried
1 oz Dandelion Root, dried
1 oz Burdock Root, dried
1/2 oz Ground Ginger
1/2 oz Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz Orange Peel, dried
Reminiscent of old-fashioned drink, due to the sassafras. It has a
cleansing, revivifying effect from the dandelion, burdock and sarsaparilla.
Mix together all ingredients and store in a tightly closed container. In a
large pot combine 1 quart of water and 4 tablespoons of dry mixture. Bring to a
boil, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey or
stevia (also called "sweet herb") if desired. Makes about 4 cups
Variation: For iced tea, chill the simmered
mixture, then dilute it with 1 quart of sparkling water. Serve over ice with a
twist of orange peel.
Al's
Ginger Beer
Yield: 14 x 10oz bottles
1 Ginger root
1 Lemon, grated rind only
2 oz Cream of tartar
1 1/2 lb Sugar
1 ga Water; boiling
1 Envelope yeast
Grate and thoroughly mash the ginger root in a bowl. Place in a large pot
and add all ingredients except the yeast. Stir until sugar and cream of tartar
is dissolved. Allow mixture to cool, then add yeast which has been started (
dissolved) in a little lukewarm water. Cover tightly for 6 hours, then filter
first through a tea strainer or similar, then through cloth. **Bottle and cap
or cork tightly, sealed. Place in dark, cool (60 degree) place for two weeks.
Chill fully before opening to drink.
**corking is recommended over capping - there are fewer "explosive"
situations with corks.
Old-Fashioned Recipe for Ginger Beer
Starter
1/2 oz Yeast
2 ts Sugar
To Feed The "Plant"
7 ts Ground Ginger
7 ts Sugar
To Flavour
1 1/2 lb Sugar
Juice Of 2 Lemons
Mix starter ingredients with 3/4 pint of warm water in a glass jar. Stir,
cover and leave in a warm place for 24 hours. This is your starter
"plant". Feed the "plant" with 1 teaspoon each of ground
ginger and sugar each day.
After 7 days strain through a fine sieve. Dissolve the sugar in 2 pints of
water. Add the lemon juice and the liquid from the "plant". Dilute
with 5 pints of water, mix well and store in corked bottles for at least 7
days.
Use strong bottles as pressure may build up which will cause thin bottles to
explode. For the same reason use corked bottles rather than those with a more
secure closure that will not 'give' under pressure. The amount of sugar in the
final stage can be varied according to taste.
Fresh
Ginger Ale Recipe
Yield: 12 Servings
2 c Coarsely chopped, peeled Fresh ginger
3 Strips lemon peel, pith removed
1 1/2 c Sugar
3 Quarts chilled club soda
Ice cubes
Put ginger, lemon peel, and 4 cups of water into a 4quart pan. Bring to the
boil, and continue boiling, without lid, for about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2
cups sugar and boil for about 15 more minutes. Liquid should have reduced to
about 3 cups. Pour through a wire seive and discard the peel and ginger. Cool
the syrup, cover and chill for at least an hour.
To serve, pour 1/4 cup of the syrup into a tall glass and add 1 cup of the club
soda. Add ice and more soft drink syrup if needed.
Homemade
Cola Recipe
1 1/2 tb Simple syrup (see direction)
1/2 c Soda water
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Pure lemon juice
1/8 ts Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Instant coffee crystal
Simple Syrup
1 c Sugar
Water to make 1-1/2 cups liq
SIMPLE SYRUP: Heat water. Place sugar in measuring
cup and add enough hot water to make 1-1/2 cups liquid.
COLA: Mix all ingredients as stated. Pour soft
drink over ice and serve.
Banana-Orange Slush Recipe
Yield: 4 Servings
1 Ripe banana, sliced
1 Lemon, juiced
1/4 c Sugar
1 c Orange juice
Orange slices, garnish
Using blender, combine fruit, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend well. Slowly add
orange juice, blend until smooth. Pour into bowl, cover, freeze, 1 hr. Just
before serving, stir to break up chunks and spoon into glasses. Garnish soft
drink with orange slices.
