Witch's Brew (Homemade Root Beer)

I like to use a large canning pot for this witch's brew - it adds to the effect. The kids love the dry ice! Wait to add the dry ice until your audience is ready. It doesn't last very long.

1½ gallons water

4 c sugar

1 oz (½ bottle) root beer extract Brand Name

5 # dry ice (lasted 30 min)

Stir ingredients together. Be careful not to get dry ice cubes in cups.

Mom’s old recipe:

For 5 gallons of drink:

5 pounds granulated sugar

5 gallons water

1 bottle root beer extract (2 fl oz / 1/3 c)

5 pounds dry ice (approximate)

For 1 gallon of drink:

2 c granulated sugar

1 gallon water

1 Tbsp root beer extract

1 pound dry ice (approximate)

Treats: Freeze plastic spiders in ice cubes with orange pop.