Take a sip of your favorite root beer. What does it taste like, besides familiar? Wintergreen, licorice, cherry, ginger, vanilla and nutmeg are among the most prevalent notes, and they make root beer ...

Root beer used to be made almost exclusively from the roots of the sassafras tree. But in 1976, the Federal Drug Administration banned the use of sassafras oil after it was suspected to cause cancer.

What you need to get started making your own root beer. Equipment Can be found individually or in a kit from the Bell’s General Store, Daane’s Wine & Liquor or online. Root beer, as we know it, is a ...

Of all the favorite summertime beverages to choose from, root beer generally makes the top five. It’s been an American classic long before most of us were born, and with more than 2,000 brands to ...

The next time you're drinking a root beer, sift through the list of ingredients on the backside of a bottle of A&W, Dad's, Barq's, Mug, IBC, or Red Arrow. You're most certain to find mentions of ...

Root beer is back. That’s right, root beer -- the dark brown stuff, cola’s elder brother, the foundation of that most perfect of soda fountain drinks: the root beer float. Not too long ago, you were ...

Amy DeSanto, patisserie chef from Madden's on Gull Lake, shared this cupcake recipe with Mid-Morning viewers. Mix all ingredients together until light and fluffy making sure to scrape bowl and paddle ...

that taste like spices or a cookie that tastes like root beer. Use 1 teaspoon of root beer extract for a spice cookie and 2 teaspoons for a true root beer taste. Make ahead tip: Store for 2 weeks in ...