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Black Cow

Black Cow comes together with Sugar, Water, Unsalted Butter, and Whipping Cream. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Boil root beer in a heavy medium saucepan until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Pour the sugar into the same pan.

4. 4

   Drizzle water over so all over sugar is moistened.

5. 5

   Cook over high heat, swirling pan often, until mixture turns a rich amber color, 7 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and add butter.

7. 7

   When it melts, stir it in and add the cream and reduced root beer.

8. 8

   Return to high heat and heat to a boil.

9. 9

   Whisk vigorously.

10. 10

    Serve hot or cold.