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Sarsaparilla Soda

Sarsaparilla had significant popularity in the United States during the 19th century, but its popularity has faded more recently. This recipe is modified from Seed to Pantry School.

Time
100 minutes
Servings
3

Ingredients

  • ½ ea. cinnamon stick
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) wintergreen leaves
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) allspice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) coriander seed
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses
  • 4 tbsp sarsaparilla root
  • ½ cup (120 ml) white sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • Carbonated water
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Method

  1. Combine all ingredients except for carbonated water in a pot.
  2. Boil them until it becomes a thick syrup; this recipe yields about 5 oz (120 ml) syrup.
  3. Strain the syrup.
  4. To make the finished soda, mix 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.

Notes

  • Use water from a carbonating machine or a brand of pure carbonated water such as Polar Original Sparkling Water, Great Value Seltzer Water, or Signature Select Seltzer Water. Do not use a brand of mineral water such as Perrier, San Pellegrino, or Mineragua because the added minerals will ruin the taste. Avoid flavored sparkling water such as La Croix or Spindrift because the preexisting fruit flavors will ruin the drink.

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