This non alcoholic homemade Butterbeer recipe tastes just like the famous drink from Universal Studios. It's sweet butterscotch flavour will immerse you in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
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Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First time published in February 17th, 2013.
In this delicious drink, a cream soda base is sweetened with butterscotch sauce and butter and topped with a creamy whipped topping.
The first time I tried it was in Universal Orlando. I love anything butterscotch, thanks to growing up with this School Dinner Butterscotch Tart, so this drink was right up my street!
Once I was back home, I knew I had to try to recreate the real thing again! Luckily recipes existed on MuggleNet to help me create a homemade version.
Thankfully, it is a simple recipe, the ingredient list is short and easy to find in local grocery stores!
This drink isn’t only for kids, but adults can enjoy it too! Also, the name is butterbeer but there is no alcohol. Although I would caution that you can get Harry Potter intoxication!!
It is the perfect tasty drink for a Halloween party, your next Harry Potter movie marathon or other special occasions.
Ingredients
Cream soda - you can use full sugar or diet cream soda. Keep the cream soda chilled.
In the UK, most cream soda are clear in colour whereas in the states, cream soda tends to be brown. You can find Virgils in Ocado in the UK which has a similar caramel colour which is more similar to the drink served in the theme parks.
Butterscotch topping - use any syrup, sauce or ice cream topping such as toffee sauce or caramel syrup or butterscotch. You could also use brown sugar but this would take longer to dissolve.
You can make homemade Caramel Sauce as well
Use leftover sauce to make Caramel Mousse
Butter - I used unsalted butter. Some recipes use butter extract which works just as well too
Double cream aka heavy cream or whipping cream
How to make Harry Potter Butterbeer recipe
Whip double cream till soft peaks form using a wired whisk or electric mixer. I went for soft rather than stiff peaks to keep the cream easy to dollop into individual glasses.
Heat butterscotch syrup/sauce of choice and butter in a microwave proof bowl for about 15 seconds.
In serving cups add heated butterscotch and butter mixture, pour cream soda slowly on top and mix.
Spoon the whipped cream foam on top.
Serve immediately to retain the fizz and prevent the drink separating.
For carbonated butterbeer that is warm, you can add room temperature cream soda to the hot caramel & butter mixture. If served immediately, the drink will be warm.
Storage
This drink is best served immediately.
If serving at parties or get-togethers, prepare the butterbeer moments before serving it.
Other non-alcoholic drink recipes
Non alcoholic green apple martini
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 250 ml Cream soda
- 125 ml Butterscotch syrup or toffee sauce - ice-cream topping
- ½ tablespoon Butter
- 50 ml Double cream for whipping
Instructions
- Whip double cream till soft peaks form and leave aside.
- Heat butterscotch syrup and butter in a M/W proof bowl for about minute or on stovetop.
- Mix well
- In serving cups add heated butterscotch and butter mixture.
- Pour cream soda slowly on top and mix.
- Spoon the creamy foam on top.
- Serve this delicious beverage immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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This homemade Butterbeer recipe is pure magic! It did capture the authentic taste of the famous drink from Universal Studios, took me on a fun journey to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The sweet butterscotch flavor left me craving for more.
I used to watch Harry Potter with my kids when they’re ere smaller and I need to make this for them this week! Thank you for sharing this recipe, I can’t wait to try it out!
I made the frozen version because the Miami heat these days is unbearable. My son, who's a big Harry Potter fan, loved it. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration.
This drink is exotic looking and tasty. You will definitely put a smile on your guests faces with this Harry Potter Butterbeer drink. Enjoy!