Sous Vide Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion Recipe

Sarsaparilla is a classic American infusion traditionally made from birch bark and sassafras root. Other countries use different flavor profiles in their sarsaparilla. Some of the ingredients can be hard to find in a local grocery store but they can readily be purchased from reputable sources on the internet.

This recipe makes a thick, sweet syrup you can mix with club soda, use in cocktails, or naturally ferment. Sometimes I will leave out the brown sugar so I can enjoy the infusion without all the additional sugar. It can be served with club soda or as a way to add complexity to cocktails that don't need more sweetness.

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Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion Recipe

  • Published: December 09, 2015
  • By Jason Logsdon
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 3 Hours
  • Cooks: 160°F (71.1°C) for 2 to 4 hours

Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion Ingredients

For the Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion

2 cups water
1 cup sarsaparilla root
2 tablespoons licorice root
1 tablespoon sassafras root
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cup brown sugar

Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion Instructions

For the Sarsaparilla Syrup Infusion

Preheat a water bath to 160°F (71.1°C).

Combine all of the ingredients in a sous vide bag or Mason jar then seal. Infuse in the water bath for 2 to 4 hours.

Prepare an ice bath with 1/2 ice and 1/2 water. Remove the bag or Mason jar from the water bath and place in the ice bath for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the infusion and store in a sealed container. It will last for several weeks in the refrigerator.

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