Our fourth lesson my oldest daughter, Jenny, came and showed all of us how to make homemade pizza. While she was doing that, some of the "rowdy group from the house helped us make root beer! (We needed a little more dry ice, then we used, but it was okay!)
The above picture is of some of my own "rowdies" making root beer earlier this summer while we were down at Robbers Cave. Making root beer is always fun. We have made it for a number of organizations and we nearly always make it for family gatherings throughout the summer.
However, you must use caution when adding the dry ice and while stirring it! This requires adult supervision.
The above picture is of some of my own "rowdies" making root beer earlier this summer while we were down at Robbers Cave. Making root beer is always fun. We have made it for a number of organizations and we nearly always make it for family gatherings throughout the summer.
However, you must use caution when adding the dry ice and while stirring it! This requires adult supervision.
Homemade Root Beer
1 bottle McCormick's Root Beer Flavoring (you can find this at Wal-Mart in the spices)
5 pounds of sugar
5 gallons of spring water
a large portion of dry ice, probably about 5 lbs.
Mix the first three ingredients in a clean, large ice chest or water cooler. Do not use metal. You will need to stir with either a large wooden or plastic spoon.
Carefully add dry ice. It should slide from the bag. DO NOT TOUCH dry ice!
Stir until dry ice is completely melted. This will take about 20 to 30 minutes. When dry ice is completely melted, root beer is ready to serve.
Note: There are online sources for other flavors such as strawberry, orange, and creme soda
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