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Root beer

Root beer was created in the mid-1800s by Philadelphia pharmacist Charles Hires. The original root beer was a low-alcohol, naturally effervescent beverage made by fermenting a blend of sugar and yeast with various roots, herbs and barks.

Today's commercial root beer is completely non-alcoholic and generally contains sugar, caramel coloring, a combination of artificial and natural flavorings, including some of those originally used, and carbonated water for sparkle.

Source: The food lover's companion by S.T.Herbst.

Used in the following 23 drinks:

Ingredient Information:
Category:
Mixer
Alcohol:
Non alcoholic

Related ingredients:

  • Sarsaparilla
  • Root beer schnapps

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