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    Home » Dessert » Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

    Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

    Published: Jan 3, 2019 · Modified: Jul 12, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you have fallen in love with the delicious Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, you are in luck! This drink tastes just like the original beverage that is so loved by adults and kids alike.

    Three mugs of butterbeer with butterscotch topping dripping down glasses.

    Why This Recipe Works

    If you have not made this butter beer recipe yet, you must! It is great for birthday parties (with a Harry Potter theme or not!), desserts and hot summer weekends.

    I read through the entire Harry Potter books twice before tasting an actual sip of Butterbeer with my own lips. Reading through the books, I drooled every time the delicious drink was described. Butterbeer! what a dreamy sounding drink!

    The name sounds slightly naughty like maybe kids shouldn’t indulge. But they can! Because there is nothing but glorious sugar hidden inside.

    My boys and I went to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in November and one of the first things we did was order a couple cups of the sweet nectar, along with a few chocolate frogs, pumpkin juice and a bag of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.

    Since our return home, my boys have been asking for me to make our own homemade butterbeer recipe and we finally got it done over winter break.

    I have since made it for TWO different birthday parties and I’ve run out of ingredients very quickly both times. Our tried and true version tastes very much like the original. It is sugary, cold, dreamy and buttery all at once.

    Harry Potter Butterbeer Ingredients

    Ingredients for butterbeer in a blender.

    Vanilla ice cream – If you stray from vanilla-flavored ice cream, you will alter the taste of the final product. Stick with vanilla if at all possible.

    Cream soda – Sparkling water mixed with vanilla syrup can replace cream soda, if needed.

    Butterscotch topping – While the butterscotch flavor is an essential part of this drink, caramel topping can be used in a pinch.

    Whipped cream – Make your own whipped cream for an even tastier sweet ingredient. Simply beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract with an electric mixer!

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    How To Make Butterbeer

    Step 1

    Place the following in a blender:

    • 8 ice cubes
    • Half of a 1.75-quart container of vanilla ice cream
    • 3 cups of cream soda (24 oz.)
    • 6 oz. butterscotch topping (found in the ice cream topping section)

    Puree until smooth.

    Step 2

    Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch syrup and serve immediately!

    Is Butterbeer Alcoholic At Universal Studios

    The fictitious sweet treat from the Harry Potter movie and books is an actual drink at Universal Orlando in Florida. IS butterbeer alcoholic at Universal Studios? Read on to get the details about this popular drink, Harry Potter fans!

    Alcoholic Butterbeer Recipe

    If you would like to create an alcoholic beverage from this yummy drink, simply add 1/2 cup of vodka or rum to the blender after all of the other ingredients have been pureed. Mix and serve!

    To give the drink a rum flavoring without adding alcohol, add 1 teaspoon of rum extract to the blender along with the remaining ingredients.

    Cute boy in awe and holding a pitcher filled with butterbeer.

    Recipe Notes

    • A heaping scoop of whipped cream on top can’t hurt! Grab a pint of heavy whipping cream if you plan to make your own.
    • Make this delicious dessert as close to serving time as possible.
    • Here are some party ideas! This is a great recipe for a Harry Potter birthday party or any gathering where kids will be present. Think Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Fourth of July, and they don’t have to be Harry Potter themed! You can also enjoy a mug during your next Harry Potter movie marathon.
    • After prepping, throw into the freezer for 30-60 minutes to experience what frozen butterbeer tastes like.

    FAQ About Butterbeer

    What is butterbeer?

    If you are not a Harry Potter fan, you might be wondering what the fuss is about this drink! Harry Potter’s Butterbeer is a cold, frothy, sweet drink that tastes like a buttery version of cream soda that has been made famous by the Harry Potter series.
    When the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal in Orlando, they created a version of the drink based on the description from the book series.
    In the books, Harry and his friends get the privilege of going to a place near their wizarding school called Hogsmeade. In Hogsmeade, their favorite place to grab a treat is called The Three Broomsticks, where they enjoy a cold, delicious Butterbeer every time.

    What is butterbeer made of?

    The ingredient list to make this yummy drink is a short and easy one! The only ingredients you’ll need to make Butterbeer in your very own kitchen are vanilla ice cream, cream soda, butterscotch ice cream topping and whipped cream as a topping. Easy peasy!

    Where to buy butterbeer?

    Universal in Orlando is the only place that sells authentic butter beer, but there is a product called butterscotch beer that sounds very similar. I have not tried this version myself, so can’t vouch for it. It sounds delicious, though!

    What does butterbeer taste like?

    The deliciously amazing thing about this famous drink is that it contains such an array of flavors! As you sip on it, different flavors are picked up. Here are a few descriptors to best give you an idea about what to expect: buttery, butterscotch, brown sugar, caramel, cream soda and vanilla all wrapped into a single sip!

    Is butterbeer gluten free?

    Both the version you’ll find at the park and the version in this recipe are indeed gluten free. Great news for people who can’t consume gluten!

    Lego figures of Ron, Harry and Hermione in front of glasses of Butterbeer.

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    Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

    If you love the delicious Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you are in luck with this copycat drink!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 374kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 8 ice cubes
    • 1/2 quart vanilla ice cream
    • 24 oz cream soda
    • 6 oz butterscotch topping plus extra for drizzling on top
    • whipped cream topping for butterbeer

    Instructions

    • Place the ice cubes, ice cream, cream soda and 6 oz. of butterscotch topping in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch topping and serve immediately!

    Notes

    • A scoop of whipped cream on top can’t hurt!
    • Make this delicious dessert as close to serving time as possible

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Valarie Lewis

      January 04, 2022 at 11:41 pm

      5 stars
      If you want to add alcohol, try dekypper butterschnapps. It tastes like butterscotch

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 05, 2022 at 3:48 pm

        That sounds delicious! So yummy. Definitely for the adults!

        Reply
    2. Ash

      September 04, 2021 at 12:17 am

      I can’t get any butterscotch syrup – would caramel be a reasonable substitute?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 04, 2021 at 4:40 am

        They are similar enough. Butterscotch is made with brown sugar and caramel is with white sugar. I’m sure every sip will be enjoyed!

        Reply
    3. Claire

      February 18, 2021 at 1:36 am

      What is the longest that I can leave the Butterbeer unserved for?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 18, 2021 at 4:47 am

        Since it has ice cream and pop in it, it will melt quickly. Try not to prepare it until you are ready to serve for best results.

        Reply
    4. Lydia

      February 09, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I thought that these sounded delicious! My daughter is having a Harry Potter party and we are trying to recreate Hogsmeade, so this will be perfect!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 09, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        What a fun celebration – glad you can make this treat – we’ve had it at many birthday celebrations too! Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    5. James

      October 28, 2020 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      What size ice cubes were used to develop this recipe? Any idea about total weight or volume of ice? I’m picturing it is about equal to the volume of ice cream, but I know there are a lot of different sizes of ice cubes out there, so I may need to experiment for taste. I’m guessing you don’t want so much ice that you end up with a smoothie or milkshake, is that correct?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 29, 2020 at 3:20 pm

        I have never measured mine but I used a standard ice cube tray. 🙂 Thanks for asking!

        Reply
    6. Mo

      May 04, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Sooooooooo good I love Butterbeer
      As much as I love eating the infinite
      Pizza box scp yum 😸

      Reply
    7. J.Park

      April 13, 2020 at 5:52 am

      What brand of cream soda would you recommend for this recipe? I’m willing to try this out!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        April 13, 2020 at 11:05 pm

        You can use any kind! I have used generic and A&W and both are great! Enjoy because it’s a fun treat!

        Reply
    8. Rose Hill

      January 29, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta try this soon been looking for a simple version for a while now.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 31, 2020 at 1:01 am

        It really is so easy and it’s easy to drink one or two!

        Reply
    9. Katya

      May 12, 2019 at 4:08 am

      If I wanted to make this a decently strong alcoholic beverage, what should I add? And how much? I am basically an idiot when it comes to making drinks/ cooking so I have no idea. but thanks!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 13, 2019 at 2:39 am

        I believe an ounce of butterscotch schnapps and an ounce of vanilla vodka would replace the ice cream in this recipe and add them to the cream soda – however there are a lot of variations out there. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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