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    Harry Potter Butterbeer

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Aimee Mars · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Harry Potter butterbeer in a tall glass with whipped topping dripping down the side.

    Supremely sweet Harry Potter Butterbeer has rich butterscotch and cream soda flavor topped with a creamy whipped topping that’s loved by muggles and magically famous in the wizarding world. This butterbeer recipe is authentic as Rosemerta’s at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.

    The Harry Potter book series is one of my all-time favorites to read and when we began to read it with our children and have watch parties I couldn’t help but make some of the food. I also love Halloween drinks such as Halloween Pumpkin Punch and this Pumpkin Martini, which are alcoholic but have that same fall flavor.

    Glasses of Harry Potter butterbeer on a wooden board next to a candle.

    Why This Recipe is Great

    If you’re a fan of Harry Potter then you’re familiar with this frothy beverage commonly drank throughout the series. With a handful of simple ingredients, you can make this deliciously indulgent drink at home.

    Whether you’re planning for Halloween or a Harry Potter watch party or for when you’re craving a festive fall beverage this is easy to make and one everyone will love.

    You can make enough for a pitcher or just a few servings too. It’s a fun fall beverage that’s great for sipping while reading the Harry Potter series.

    There are quite a few homemade butterbeer versions out there and I tried just about all of them and have played around with the ingredients to find what I think is the best one. This is the closest copycat Universal recipe, in my opinion.

    Butterbeer Ingredients

    Harry Potter butterbeer ingredient in various bowls.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Butter: I prefer to use butter when making this recipe for the rich flavor and creamy texture, but you can also use butter extract too.
    • Rum Extract: Butterbeer is non-alcoholic, but it has a rich taste that’s also very sweet. Adding the rum extract gives it that small bite of a flavor you can often get with alcohol.
    • Heavy Cream: I like to use heavy cream, which is used in the brown sugar mixture explained below as well as to cream a creamy whipped topping. You could also use Cool Whip or Heavy Whipping Cream.

    Recipe Variations

    • Dairy-Free: To make this beverage dairy-free swap the butter for 2 tablespoons of butter extract and use dairy-free whipped topping instead of heavy cream or Cool Whip. If using a pre-made dairy-free whipped topping just mix some of the brown sugar mixture into it before spooning it over each glass.
    • Hot: If you would like to serve this hot you can skip the step of letting the brown sugar mixture cool and make sure to keep your cream soda at room temperature.

    How to Make Homemade Butterbeer

    Harry Potter butterbeer process steps 1 and 2.
    1. Prepare the brown sugar mixture. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar and water. Clip a candy thermometer to the side (optional) and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Once it reaches 240º F or is at a rolling boil, about 3 to 4 minutes remove it from the heat.
    2. Melt in the next 4 ingredients. Add the butter, salt, cider vinegar, and ¼ cup of heavy cream. Stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are completely combined. Let cool.
    Harry Potter butterbeer process steps 3 and 4.
    1. Add the rum extract. Once the mixture has cooled completely stir in the rum extract.
    2. Beat the whipped topping. In a medium bowl using a handheld electric mixer beat 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and the remaining ¾ cup of heavy cream together until it’s thickened and starts to form soft peaks.
    Harry Potter butterbeer process steps 5 and 6.
    1. Arrange. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons (or more if desired) of the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each glass. Top with cream soda and fill the glass to about ¾ full and stir the contents together.
    2. Garnish. Top each glass with the homemade whipped topping.

    Helpful Equipment

    • Whisk. I prefer a small whisk for this recipe but any kind will work.
    • Candy Thermometer. This thermometer is optional but makes it super easy to prepare this recipe. I also use mine a ton.
    • Handheld Electric Mixer. This is the mixer I have and I love it.
    • Pint Glasses. These glasses are key for the full Harry Potter experience. The glasses you see in the photos came from Crate and Barrel.

    Recipe Notes and Expert Tips

    • To quickly cool the brown sugar and butter mixture I place the small saucepan in the fridge for a few minutes, which will decrease the overall prep time.
    • Serve this beverage immediately. Though it’s still delicious the different mixtures will start to separate if left sitting for too long.
    • After serving I recommend giving the frothy beverage a good stir so the flavor is evenly distributed. These long iced tea spoons make it extremely easy to do so and look great sitting in each glass.
    • This beverage is best served chilled, however, you can serve it hot too.

    FAQs

    What does butterbeer taste like?

    Butterberry has a rich butterscotch flavor that’s sweet and bubbly from the cream soda. It has a creamy whipped topping that brings a smooth finish. There’s not actually any beer or alcohol in butterbeer.

    What is Harry Potter butterbeer made of?

    There are a handful of ingredients and it depends on the recipe you choose. In this recipe, the most notable are brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, rum extract, and cream soda. Other helpful ingredients include salt, water, and cider vinegar.

    Is butterbeer supposed to be hot or cold?

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    Harry Potter butterbeer in a tall glass with whipped cream spilling over the side.

    Harry Potter Butterbeer

    Supremely sweet Harry Potter Butterbeer has rich butterscotch and cream soda flavor topped with a creamy whipped topping that's loved by muggles and magically famous in the wizarding world. This butterbeer recipe is authentic as Rosemerta's at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: English
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 375kcal
    Author: Aimee Mars

    Equipment

    • Small Saucepan
    • Whisk
    • Candy Thermometer
    • Handheld Electric Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Water
    • 6 tablespoons Butter
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoom Cider Vinegar
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • ½ teaspoom Rum Extract
    • 4 12 ounce Cream Soda

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar and water. Clip a candy thermometer to the side (optional) and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Once it reaches 240º F or is at a rolling boil, about 3 to 4 minutes remove it from the heat.
    • Add the butter, salt, cider vinegar, and ¼ cup of heavy cream. Stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are completely combined. Let cool.
    • Once the mixture has cooled completely stir in the rum extract.
    • In a medium bowl using a handheld electric mixer beat 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and the remaining ¾ cup of heavy cream together until it's thickened and starts to form soft peaks.
    • Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons (or more if desired) of the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each glass. Top with cream soda and fill the glass to about ¾ full and stir the contents together.
    • Top each glass with the homemade whipped topping.

    Notes

    • To quickly cool the brown sugar and butter mixture I place the small saucepan in the fridge for a few minutes, which will decrease the overall prep time.
    • Serve this beverage immediately. Though it’s still delicious the different mixtures will start to separate if left sitting for too long.
    • After serving I recommend giving the frothy beverage a good stir so the flavor is evenly distributed. These long iced tea spoons make it extremely easy to do so and look great sitting in each glass.
    • This beverage is best served chilled, however, you can serve it hot too.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Anjali says

      August 19, 2022 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and this is such a fun recipe!! Cannot wait to make this when we have friends over for happy hour tomorrow night!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        August 19, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        Yes, it’s perfect for happy hour! Thanks, Anjali!

        Reply
    2. Casey says

      August 19, 2022 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Yummmmmmm!!!! This sounds absolutely divine! Trying ASAP!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        August 19, 2022 at 5:38 pm

        Casey, hooray! I know you will love it!

        Reply
    3. Cathleen says

      August 18, 2022 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      This butterbeer sounds amazing!! I have always wanted to try the one at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios but have never been. Now I don’t need to make the trip 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        August 19, 2022 at 5:38 pm

        Yes, when you can’t make it to Universal, this is a great way to bring Harry Potter to you! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Sara says

      August 18, 2022 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun recipe. I can’t wait to make this with my kids!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        August 19, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        Sara, glad you will enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply

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