Try this homemade Root Beer recipe the whole family will love. Made with sugar, yeast, warm water and root. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Root Beer relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as sugar, yeast cake or powdered yeast, qt. warm water and bottle root beer extract. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 2194 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026