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I did a massive taste test with some 300 people at a neighborhood party for dry ice root beer. The Zatarains was one of the favorites. I had a couple point out that the Zatarains reminded them of the barrel candies. The only real concern I had is that this extract includes alcohol (like many other extract favorings), but ironically, out of the several root beer extracts used, this was the only that had the alcohol. My recipe: Makes 4 gallons 4 gallons slightly chilled water (too cold may not dissolve all the sugar) 2 cups white & 2 cups brown sugars. Mix with drill & paint stir tool One bottle of Zatarains (SHAKE bottle. FYI-most extracts are 1 oz per gallon) 4-5 lbs of dry ice partially broken up (add slowely and as needed to keep the mix from "boiling over") I have several tricks (like the paint stir tool) that you will have to figure out on your own to serve the root beer to 300 people in a short period of time...) You ask? "What was the best received flavor from my taste test? Honestly, the brand did not matter. The extracts all have distinct flavors (okay, I tried, in NO specific order: Hires, Zatarains, Cook, Gnome, Rochester (hard to find), Watkins & McCormick.) Some flavors are "drier" (more flavor/less sweet) while others are sweeter (Zatarains was on the sweet side and seemed to have a little more "bite" or sharpness in the flavor--which was liked by most.) People just wanted cold, fizzy, and sweet with a taste different from commercial bottled root beer (they want a "homemade" flavor and experience...with the mists coming out of the serving containers!) Yes, I have my favorite and I could tell the differences, but honestly, the less expensive $1/oz was as well received/enjoyed as the $4/oz extracts. No one turned down any of the flavorsRead full review
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This has been a long time staple in my family!Making a big picture of homemade root beer with water, sugar squeeze of fresh lemon juice and of course the main ingredient the root beer extract by Zatarains!
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I used to make root beer with my dad when I was a kid. We decided to make it a family event, we used the old fashioned method, let the bottles sit for a week. This tastes very similar to the root beer my dad used to make. Brings back a lot of great memories!
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Here is a real switch for you. My wife uses this great product to make fudge. It has an outstanding taste (based on the concentrate). The following recipe can be used by Zatarain on their web. Guaranteed your customers will appreciate. 1tsp. plus 3/4 C. butter,divided 3 C. sugar 1can evaporated milk 1pkg. white baking chips 1 jar marshmallow crème 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. Zatarain's root beer concentrate Line a 9" square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1tsp. butter. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, milk, & remaining butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook & stir 4 mins. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in baking chips & marshmallow crème until melted. Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a small bowl; stir in vanilla. 3. To remaining mixture, stir in rootbeer concentrate; immediately spread into the prepared pan. Spread vanilla mixture over top. Refrigerate 1 Hr. or until firm. 4. Using foil, lift fudge out of the pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1 inch squares. Store fudge between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator. EnjoyRead full review
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I didn't know you could buy it and so glad from these folds it's affordable. Lots of ideas how to use it. First Barbra sauce, can't wait to make it. This stuff smells great
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