Homemade Root Beer

5 - gallons water
5 - pounds sugar
1 – 2 oz bottle Shilling root beer extract
5 - pounds dry ice

In a plastic cooler, using a plastic spoon - mix water, sugar, and root beer extract together until sugar is dissolved. Add dry ice. Make sure it does not come in contact with skin. Root Beer will start to bubble and smoke. Stir until the ice stops bubbling, the root beer is ready to drink. As a safety precaution, check for small pieces of dry ice before serving.
Great for a Halloween party prepared in a black plastic caldron.

Note: Do not use metal utensils when using dry ice. Wear gloves when handeling the dry ice.

Brenda "Piglet" Wildish
Master Trainer
San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council