Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup Frontier Co-op Sarsaparilla Root
• 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op Burdock Root
• 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op Licorice Root
• 1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Vanilla Bean
• 1 Frontier Co-op Star Anise
• 3 Frontier Co-op Whole Cloves
• 2 cups dark brown sugar

Directions

1. In a stock pot, combine all ingredients except brown sugar.

2. Bring to boil, stir and reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. Turn off heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cover and let mixture steep until cool, approximately 3 hours.

4. Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve, then through one or more coffee filters into a clean, sterile jar. Store concentrated extract in refrigerator for up to three months.

5. To mix, use a 1:6 ratio of concentrate to sparkling water for a subtly sweet beverage. Adjust ratio for more or less sweetness according to your personal dietary preferences and desired taste.