Perfect for your next Harry Potter-themed party with these Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties. 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 this delicious beverage 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! The recipe is for a non-alcoholic version of cold butterbeer. 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.
About Butterbeer
Butterbeer is a popular drink that originated in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. It is a magical drink enjoyed by wizards and witches, often served in wizarding pubs like the Three Broomsticks, the Leaky Cauldron and the Hogs Head. Butterbeer is first mentioned in the Prisoner of Azkaban. While the exact recipe for butterbeer is not explicitly mentioned in the book series, it is described as a sweet and frothy beverage with a rich and buttery flavor, a bit like “less-sickly butterscotch”. It also has a slight alcoholic content. In the Harry Potter universe, butterbeer is often served warm in tankards, but variations such as cold or frozen versions can also be found in bottles. The drink is known for its distinctive golden color and is typically served in tankards or mugs. Over the years, due to its immense popularity, various real-world interpretations and recipes for butterbeer have been created, allowing fans to experience a taste of the wizarding world for themselves. Whether enjoyed as a nostalgic treat or as part of Harry Potter-themed events, butterbeer continues to captivate imaginations and transport people to the enchanting realm of magic. Thanks to the incredible imagination of J.K. Rowling, within the Harry Potter world, many incredible food and drink items exist – think Chocolate Frogs, Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans, Cauldron Cakes, Pumpkin Juice and Pumpkin Pasties!
Non alcoholic Butterbeer 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
Variations
In replacement of the cream soda, use root beer You can add a small spoon of powdered sugar to the whipped cream to make the topping sweeter Serve topped with vanilla ice cream rather than the heavy whipping cream topping for a twist
Alcoholic version
Add alcoholic beverages such as a shot of vanilla vodka or butterscotch schnapps to the cream soda. Be careful not to overdo it as it will drastically change the flavour
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.
Hot Butterbeer Recipe
Homemade hot butterbeer is made with a milk base. It is a bit like a butterscotch version of hot chocolate. Ingredients:
1 cup milk 2 tbsp butterscotch syrup 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Whipped cream (for topping) Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
How to make Hot Butterbeer:
Frozen Butterbeer Recipe
To make the frozen version, you’ll need the same ingredients as before blended with ice. Ingredients:
1 cup cream soda 2 tbsp butterscotch syrup – adjust based on sweetness 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 cup ice Whipped cream (for topping)
How to make Theme Park Copycat Frozen Butterbeer:
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
Mango Mocktail Watermelon Mocktail Virgin Cardamom Mojito Non alcoholic green apple martini As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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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.
