DIY Root Beer Liqueur Recipe
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Category
Drinks
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon sassafras root bark
1 teaspoon sarsaparilla root bark
1 teaspoon birch bark
1 whole star anise
1 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 sprig chocolate mint
Peeled zest from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups vodka
Directions
Combine water, sassafras, sarsaparilla, birch, anise, ginger, mint, and lemon zest in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover, then let it steep for 2 hours. Place a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth over a new pot and strain the liquid into it. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and molasses to the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla, then let the mixture cool. Pour cooled liquid into a sealable glass jar and add vodka. Seal and shake, then let the mixture rest for 1 day. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months. Refrigerate if desired.