Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe
If you’re looking for the most magically-authentic version of Butterbeer from Harry Potter & the wizarding world available, then look no further! It should be cautioned however, this recipe will be sure to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses! Proceed at your own risk.
Below you will find our no-cook method of this deliciously famous drink that has been popularized by The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.
While Butterbear is traditionally served foaming hot in mugs for 2 Sickles each, you can also purchase it cold in a bottle from Hog’s Head.
The History of Butterbeer predates Harry Potter and goes back to the year 1707 when a variant of Butterbeer was sold. At that time it was a vintage recipe that wasn’t typically kept in stock at most taverns. As the years went on the drink was so well received by the world of magic that it became a fan-favorite that was kept on tap.
House Elves, generally speaking love the taste and consistency of Butterbeer. It should be noted however that due to a House Elves frail composition and light weight, drinking butter beer can lead to intoxication. On the contrary however, it is highly unlikely that any Wizard, Witch or Muggle would also become so due to the very low (seemingly non-alcoholic) amount of alcohol present in the drink.
The Easy, Cold Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe
Ingredients
2 Liter Bottle of Cream Soda Chilled
1/4 Tsp Carmel Extract
1/4 Tsp Butter Extract
Cream Topping
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup Butterscotch Topping
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
1.) In a bowl or cauldron, whip heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
2.) Add your favorite butterscotch topping and powdered sugar to the bowl.
3.) Mix the caramel and butter extracts with the cream soda until light and frothy.
4.) Pour liquid into a mug of your selection, leaving 1/2 inch room for cream and top to taste.
Note: to serve hot, you can heat the liquid on low in what muggles like to call a microwave for 1-2 minutes or you can use a crock pot / cauldron. For more magic in your cup, lightly drizzly butterscotch topping over the foam.
Variations
1.) Try adding cinnamon in addition to a butterscotch topping.
2.) Some Wizards & Witches prefer the taste of Cayenne in their Butterbeer.
3.) If you don’t have butter extract, try using real non salted butter.
Nutritional Information For Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe:
Calories: 280cals
Cholesterol: 48mg
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fat: 17g
Sugar: 23g
Calcium: 22g
Potassium: 259g
Protein: 8g
Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe Conclusion
The Harry Potter Butterbeer recipe is among one of our favorites here at The Daily Prophet. In fact, during the winter months of October through February we keep it on tap in the Leaky Cauldron on Charing Cross Rd, so that our staff writers can enjoy it during their off hours. If you have never been before we recommend telling the Innkeeper Tom that we sent you, for a free pint of Butterbeer.
Have you tried this recipe? If so, leave it a rating and comment below. We would love to hear how it sorted out for you.
Thank you for this great recipe!
Absolutely Rita! We hope that you enjoy it.
bloody awesome i miss having it at hogsmeade though but this is good.
Hasn’t it been 24 years since you’ve been to Hogwarts Mrs. Parkinson?
Ur an adult! How do u know that its not at hogs ead anymore!
Showed this to my kids, we are going to make it at the weekend. I will let you know how it turns out! They are all excited now. 🙂
That sounds absolutely wonderful! We hope it turns out deliciously magical, can’t wait to hear how your Butterbeer adventure goes!
Made this for myself and my kids. Now a regular drink at our house.
Eric, we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed this Butterbeer recipe directly from Hogsmeade!!
Thank you so much! I absolutely love Hogsmeade butterbeer! Now that I can make it at home, it will be more convenient! Once again, thank you!
I’ve drunk butterbeer before and it is a fantastically delicious recipe. I really recomend making it.
It is wonderful. Thank you!!!
not to burst anyone bubble but aren’t you dead??
Agreed.
Now I can enjoy butterbeer at home without having to go to Hogsmeade or the Leaky Cauldron. Thank’s for this recipe!
It’s amazingly usefull but I hear going to honey dukes makes a fantastic trip.
I would still rather it at the leaky cauldron but it’s great for those cold days where we are iced in or for a treat after lessons.
Thanks for the butterbeer oh and wizard on!!!
Tastes amazing!!
So EXCITED!!!!! Can Wait To Try It !!!!!!
I’ll make you some then. Another present (but it’s late) for your birthday.
I cant wait to try it out
This is great!
I can’t wait to try this out!
It tastes awesome! Not like at Three Broomsticks but it is really good!
– Tip: Instead off using cream soda, use ginger beer, bit spicier but yummy!
I can’t wait to try this!!!
I really want to try it
Can’t wait To Do this with my dad!
This looks delicious thanks so much for the recipe I will definitely try it out.