Did you say "Root beer"?

"Root beer" or Racinette,

Is a traditional recipe, as its name indicates, it is made from roots.

Aromatic roots AND aromatic spices.

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We have created our own version, inspired by different possibilities and our superb stock of plants.

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The modern version is generally very sweet, but the roots nevertheless have detoxifying and digestive aspects.

Indeed, most of the roots in this recipe were considered "depurative" or "blood cleansing."

Today, the term "Alterative" is used, meaning that these plants support the body in its work of moving metabolic waste out.

It generally includes (recipes will vary depending on where people are):

• True sarsaparilla root (Smilax ornata)
• Sassafras stem (Sassafras albidum)
• Sassafras root (Sassafras albidum)
• Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinalis)
• Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
• Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia)
• Star anise fruit (Illicium verum)
• Wintergreen leaves (Gaultheria procumbens)
• Indian sarsaparilla root (Hemidesmus indicus)
• Coriander fruits. (Coriandrum sativum)
• Cherry bark. (Prunus serotina)

The interplay of flavors ranges from the vanilla notes of certain roots or even vanilla itself, a lemony side, sometimes achieved with coriander, citrus fruits, or sassafras stems, a pungent aspect, either from wintergreen, or spices like cinnamon and anise.

The roots add a complex aspect to the flavor, and some, including true sarsaparilla and sassafras, have an aroma reminiscent of... "root beer."

And bitterness. Yes, a flavorful dish will inherently contain all 5 flavors, including bitterness.

We had fun developing a racinette syrup to enhance a summer drink.

And you can also get our root blend to make your own racinette syrup, instructions included.