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Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

Published: June 28, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Beverage Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp butter extract
  • 1/4 tsp rum extract
  • 4 cups cream soda
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Add vanilla extract, butter extract, and rum extract to whipped cream.
  3. Mix until well combined and set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Divide cream soda among 4 glasses.
  9. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture to each glass.
  10. Top with whipped cream mixture.
  11. Serve immediately while cold.

Special Notes

This Harry Potter butterbeer recipe recreates the famous wizarding world drink that's perfect for themed parties or movie nights. The combination of cream soda, butter, and spices creates a unique flavor that's both sweet and slightly savory. The whipped cream topping adds richness and makes the drink more authentic to the books and movies. This recipe is perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages and can be made non-alcoholic by omitting the rum extract. The drink is best served cold and should be consumed quickly before the whipped cream melts. You can customize the recipe by adjusting the spices or adding different extracts.