Children's Root Beer

Delight your little ones with a fun and fizzy treat by making homemade "Children's Root Beer"! This quick and easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients like brown sugar, molasses, and honey to create a naturally sweet and flavorful syrup, perfectly balanced with vanilla and a splash of wintergreen extract for that classic root beer essence. Mixed with refreshing carbonated water and served over ice, this bubbly beverage is a nostalgic yet caffeine-free option that kids and adults will love. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Garnish with star anise for an optional touch of sophistication and enjoy this homemade twist on a soda fountain favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Molasses
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Wintergreen extract
• 1 piece Star anise (optional, for garnish or extra flavor)
• 4 cups Carbonated water (sparkling water or club soda)
• 8 pieces Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of molasses, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of honey.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves, approximately 3-5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of wintergreen extract. Taste and adjust with more brown sugar or wintergreen extract if desired.

Step 4

Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature. You can speed up the cooling process by transferring it to a bowl and placing it over a bowl of ice water.

Step 5

Once cooled, pour the syrup into a pitcher. Add 4 cups of carbonated water (sparkling water or club soda) to the syrup and gently stir to combine.

Step 6

Fill 4 glasses with 2 ice cubes each and pour the root beer evenly into the glasses.

Step 7

For an optional garnish or added flavor, place a star anise piece in each glass.

Step 8

Serve immediately for a fizzy and flavorful homemade children's root beer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2301.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	479.5

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 59.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 120.3g
Protein 0.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174.4mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 429.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 99.6%