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Our Alcoholic Butterbeer co*cktail recipe is an easy-to-make boozy beverage that unfortunately is unfit for underage Harry Potter fans because it adds alcohol to the popular drink found at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Using only butterscotch schnapps, vodka, cream soda, syrup, vanilla, plus topping, you can recreate the classic creamy, sweet treat at home (with a twist) in 10 minutes from start to finish.
Easy Alcoholic Butterbeer
Our Harry Potter Butterbeer co*cktail is so quick and easy to make using a only few ingredients that are simply stirred together and topped with flavored whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch sauce.
Just like the original drink, this adult butterbeer recipe has a cold fizzy element with a thick and creamy head, but this rendition has a fun alcoholic twist.
My homemade co*cktail version tastes just as buttery as the original Harry Potter drink, but is even better because it’s boozy and you don’t need to travel to the Three Broomsticks Bar to enjoy the enhancement.
While I still love the Harry Potter drinks prepared without alcohol, this boozy butterbeer is the perfect way to get any grown-up party started!
Why We Love This Boozy Butterbeer Recipe
- Quick and easy to make.
- Only uses 5 base ingredients plus topping.
- A boozy twist on the iconic Butterbeer treat.
- No need to travel outside your own kitchen to enjoy this magically good treat.
- Tastes just as creamy, sweet, and delicious as the classic drink, but in co*cktail form!
- Perfect for a Harry Potter themed co*cktail party, a movie marathon, book club meeting, or Halloween party.
Other Easy Butterbeer Recipes
Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe
Harry Potter Butterbeer Fudge
Butterbeer Jell-O Shots
Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream
Ingredients
- Cream soda
- Butterscotch schnapps
- Vanilla vodka
- Butterscotch syrup
- Artificial vanilla
- Heavy whipping cream
- Butter extract
- Salted caramel topping
Substitutions and Additions
- Make It A MockTail: To make this a mocktail, simply remove the vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, and replace them with a splash of vanilla extract and butter extract. The flavor will be similar, but won’t have the boozy effects.
- Vary The Vodka: You can use any brand of vanilla-flavored vodka, like Absolut, Smirnoff, Grey Goose, etc. If you already have an unflavored vodka at home, feel free to use it and add a few drops of vanilla extract to your liquids.
- Make Other Butterbeer Mixtures: Try my other delicious butterbeer recipes, from Butterbeer Jell-O Shots, Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream, to Harry Potter Butterbeer Fudge.
- Medium pitcher
- Measuring tools
- Spoon to stir
- Hand mixer
- co*cktail glasses
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How to Make Butterbeer co*cktail
- Make The Butterbeer Mixture: Stir together the cream soda, alcohol, butterscotch syrup, and vanilla. Place in the fridge.
- Create The Whipped Cream: Beat together the heavy whipping cream and butter extract.
- Serve: Pour into co*cktail glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of syrup. Enjoy!
Tip From Our Recipe Developer
- Any brand of vanilla vodka will work for this recipe.
- You can garnish your glass with a drizzle of salted caramel or butterscotch syrup.
- Make sure to chill the cream soda ahead of time.
- If you don’t have vanilla vodka, you can add a few drops of vanilla extract to the cream soda and stir to substitute.
Storage
- To Store: This butterbeer co*cktail should be consumed right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is butterbeer?
At Universal, Butterbeer is an alcohol-free, foam-topped soft drink with a creamy butterscotch taste. Looking to recreate the theme park treat? Try my Harry Potter Butterbeer recipe, made with vanilla ice cream, cream soda, imitation butter extract, rum extract, butterscotch topping, salt, and whipped cream. Or check out my Hot Butterbeer recipe that you can make in your crockpot!
What Does Butterbeer tast like?
Butterbeer tastes likea delicious combination of cream soda and butterscotch with a sweet, frothy topping. Butterbeer doesn’t actually contain or taste like beer. It is a sweet treat more like a milkshake.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 2 12-ounce servings. But there’s no reason to stop at 2 drinks because it takes mere minutes to make another batch.
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- Drunken Rudolph
- Cotton Candy Jello Shots
- Jack Frost co*cktail
- Polyjuice Potion
- Baileys Irish Coffee
- Margarita by The Gallon
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch co*cktail
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Alcoholic Butterbeer co*cktail
Author — Jennifer Fishkind
Serves — 2
Boozy Butterbeer is an easy to make, adult co*cktail that tastes just as creamy, sweet, and delicious as Harry Potter's favorite drink. No need to travel to the theme park when you can recreate the recipe at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream soda chilled
- ½ cup butterscotch schnapps
- ¼ cup vanilla vodka
- 4 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
- 1 tablespoon artificial vanilla
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter extract
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel topping (or butterscotch syrup)
Instructions
Carefully pour 2 cups chilled cream soda into a medium pitcher, followed by the remaining ingredients, and slowly stir to dissolve butterscotch syrup.
Store in the fridge while making the topping by combining the heavy whipping cream and butter extract into a large bowl and beating with a hand mixer until a whipped cream is created.
Pour 2 glasses of your co*cktail leaving room for your topping.
Spoon as much topping as you desire on top, and drizzle with syrup!
Jenn’s Notes
Servings: 2, 12-ounce servings
Storage:
This butterbeer co*cktail should be consumed right away.
Tips:
- Any brand of vanilla vodka will work for this recipe.
- You can garnish your glass with either a drizzle of salted caramel or butterscotch syrup.
- Make sure to chill the cream soda ahead of time.
- If you don’t have vanilla vodka, you can add a few drops of vanilla extract to the cream soda and stir to substitute.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 1221kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 229mg | Sugar: 128g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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