Diy Root Beer Liqueur Recipe

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

water, root bark, sarsaparilla root bark, birch bark, star anise, ginger, chocolate mint, lemon, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, vanilla, vodka

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/03/diy-root-beer-liqueur-for-cocktails-recipe.html (may not work)