Things You'll Need:
- Large insulated drink cooler
- 6 cups white sugar
- 3 1/3 gallons cold water
- 2 oz root beer extract
- 4 lbs dry ice
- Heavy plastic gloves for handling the dry ice
- Large metal spoon, or other stirring utensil
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Step 1
Mix together the sugar and water, pouring both into the insulated cooler. Stir until the mixture dissolves completely.
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Step 2
Blend in the root beer extract, stirring well.
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Step 3
Put on the plastic gloves before carefully adding the dry ice to the cooler.
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Step 4
Cover loosely, but do not seal. Air pressure can build up inside the cooler, causing it to explode.
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Step 5
Allow mixture to stand at room temperature for about an hour, before serving.
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Step 6
Store leftover root beer in gallon jugs, in a cool, dry place.










