Authentic root beer tastes so much better than the stuff you buy in stores and find in plastic bottles and cans. Commercial root beer often contains high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and other not-so-great ingredients. Homemade root beer has a similar taste, but the flavors are richer, deeper, and even more delicious. Read along to learn the history of root beer and how to make your own!

Craving a Root Beer Float or a refreshing drink for working outside? We usually are, too, which is why we keep coming back to this simple recipe that will grace your scoops of vanilla bean ice cream or your cold glass with homemade soda in just a few days! #homemaderootbeer #rootbeer #summerdrinks #refreshingdrinks #rootbeerfloat #homemadesoda

Did you know that root beer is a traditional and even healthful drink? The plants used to flavor traditional root beer have many benefits, and we know fermented foods are good for us. Ditch the sugary modern version laden with questionable ingredients, and keep traditional benefits and the frosty mug!

Homemade Root Beer (15-Minute Recipe)

A fast and easy homemade root beer recipe made with dry ice, that's not only tasty but fun for the whole family to make!

Make your next party really amazing with this easy homemade root beer recipe! It takes a regular root beer float to the next level!

Homemade root beer is fun, festive and easy to make in 15 minutes! All you need is water, dry ice, root beer extract and sugar.

Homemade root beer isn't something that we make often, but it's an occasional treat and way healthier than the stuff at the store.

DIY your own 5-ingredient homemade root beer effortlessly. Enjoy a refreshing and tasty beverage with this simple recipe. Try it out today!

Ok, there are all sorts of root beer extracts out there. I've tried a few. And while one was sort of bitter tasting (wal-mart store brand), the others were all pretty good. My favorite bottle of extract is Big H. There is a local drive-in chain here in the SLC metro area called "Hires". Hires is known for their "Big H" just like McDonald's is known for their "Golden Arches", if that makes sense. Anywho... At Hire's they serve their own draft-style "Big H" Root Beer. Sooooo good! I realize…