A taste of butterbeer is all you need to understand why it is so popular. We have Harry Potter to thank for this; it is the beverage enjoyed in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. We do not have to go to the wizard school before we can sample this tasty butterbeer treat. There is are many variations of the butterbeer drink. Some of the recipes are easy while others are somewhat complicated. This recipe tries to recreate the drink Rowling describes in her books. The butterbeer can be served in different ways; it can be served either hot or cold. Both have a vanilla cream soda base topped with cream. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic variations of the buttercup. This recipe is for the cold non-alcoholic variety so your kids can have a taste too. Enjoy a refreshing glass of cold Butterbeer post your workout with smart water bottles from Vaya!
Ingredients
heavy cream: 1/2 cup
ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
butterscotch topping: 2 tbsp
Butter: 1 tbsp
vanilla cream soda: 8 cups
How To Make Butterbeer
- Place the cream, spices, butterscotch topping, and butter in a bowl.
- Beat with a whisk for about 2 minutes until well blended. You don’t want to whip too long for it to become whipped cream. It should thicken though and there should be some increase in volume.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes so it can become cold—it’s better that way.
- Carefully spoon cream mixture over vanilla cream soda in a mug.
Trivia
Chef Steven Jayson, Vice President and Corporate Executive Chef for Universal Parks & Resorts worked for three years to come up with a recipe for the drink.