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    Published Jul 9, 2021 · Updated Apr 16, 2022 · by Tammy Spencer · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Harry Potter Boozy Butterbeer Cocktail for Adults

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    An adult version of Harry Potter's favorite drink, this sweet, creamy, bubbly, and potent Boozy Butterbeer is a cocktail Madame Rosmerta of the Three Broomsticks would be proud to serve! There’s also instructions for hot butterbeer, frozen butterbeer, and a non-alcoholic butterbeer recipe, too.

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    Why this recipe works

    • Simple to make...just shake, stir, and enjoy!
    • You can adjust the sweetness level
    • You can also serve this cocktail frozen, hot, or a kid-friendly verson

    The legions of Harry Potter fans span the globe, and extend to all ages.

    While these novels are considered "kid's books," I know many adults who like to read/watch/listen to the books/movies/audiobooks. They also like to discuss, analyze, and share the wizarding lore of Harry Potter.

    I, of course, am drawn to the food and drink of Harry Potter (no surprise there!).

    From Treacle Tarts to Sticky Toffee Pudding, I enjoy exploring the tastes of this world. Which is not unlike what I do for my Outlandercast.com How They Made It articles, exploring the food and drink of Outlander.

    Good times.

    My next challenge is Butterbeer, Harry's favorite drink from his trips to The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade. And I knew just where to go to find a recipe.

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    • Why this recipe works
    • Looking for that magic elixer
    • What you need
    • How to make Boozy Butterbeer
    • Questions asked and answered
    • A magic elixer sure to please
    • Related Tasting Notes
    • Recipe

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    Looking for that magic elixer

    My friends, Mary & Blake Larsen, have a wonderful podcast called The Potterverse dedicated to the book and film universe of Harry Potter. They've been slowly crawling through the books and movies, "chaptah by chaptah" as Blake would say in his Boston accent.

    On one such podcast, Blake mentioned that he makes an alcoholic Butterbeer cocktail at Halloween. If you're like me and associate Halloween with Harry Potter, making this Halloween cocktail is a no-brainer!

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    A fun podcast about the world of Harry Potter

    What you need

    The ingredients to make butterbeer are pretty common (heavy cream, vanilla, sugar), with the possible exception of butterscotch liqueur (aka butterscotch schnapps) and cream soda. You can usually find butterscotch schnapps at your local liquor store or large retail liquor chains, and cream soda is readily available at most grocery stores.

    You can also buy the butterscotch sauce at the market, but I prefer to make my own. It's fast, easy, and tastes wonderful poured over vanilla ice cream!

    This is a very sweet cocktail, so you can substitute diet cream soda if you prefer, and adjust the amount of sugar in the butterscotch whipped cream.

    Boozy butterbeer ingredients on a counter with a glass owl & book.
    A few ingredients go into a magical cocktail

    How to make Boozy Butterbeer

    This alcoholic butterbeer recipe comes together in a flash. you might even say it's magic!

    Step 1: Add liquids to a cocktail shaker

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Measure the butterscotch liqueur and vodka using the large and small sides of a double jigger, respectively.

    Pour the cream soda, butterscotch liqueur, vodka, and vanilla extract into the cocktail shaker (photo 1). Stir with a bar spoon and strain the liquid into a glass or mug.

    Collage of adding cream & liqueurs to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    Add the soda, schnapps, vodka, and vanilla to an ice-filled shaker

    Step 2: Make butterscotch whipped cream

    Lightly whip the heavy cream until it just starts to thicken. Stir in the butterscotch sauce (photo 2).

    Collage of starting butterscotch whipped cream.
    Starting to make soft butterscotch whipped cream

    Add the sugar and whip until the cream has thickened but is still soft and pourable (photo 3). You can decide how sweet to make this whipped cream.

    Collage of adding sugar to butterscotch whipped cream.
    Finishing off the butterscotch whipped cream

    Step 4: Garnish the cocktail

    Spoon the butterscotch whipped cream over the top of the drink, lightly stirring it. Drizzle more butterscotch sauce over the top to garnish (photo 4).

    Collage of stirring butterscotch whipped cream & butterscotch sauce garnish to a Butterbeer-filled mason jar.
    Stir in the whipped cream and garnish with more butterscotch sauce

    Questions asked and answered

    Here are some questions you might have...

    How can I make frozen Butterbeer?

    For a Frozen Boozy Butterbeer recipe, freeze the cream soda into ice cubes. Add the cream soda ice cubes, butterscotch liqueur, vodka, and vanilla into a blender and blend until slushy. Top with the butterscotch whipped cream and enjoy the chill!

    How do I make a kid-friendly Butterbeer?

    For a non-alcoholic Butterbeer mocktail, replace the butterscotch liqueur and vodka by using the whole can of cream soda and ¼ to ½ teaspoon of rum extract.

    Can I make a Hot Butterbeer recipe?

    Hot Butterbeer is lovely on cold evenings. For one serving, warm ½ cup milk with 1 tablespoon of butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan until the milk is just beginning to steam. Stir in 1 tablespoon of warmed butterscotch sauce, then add ½ can of cream soda (and 2 tablespoons of butterscotch liqueur, for a boozy cocktail). Top with butterscotch whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch sauce. Warms from the inside out!

    Butterbeer in a mason jar next to a glass owl.

    A magic elixer sure to please

    This alcoholic butterbeer recipe is sweet and creamy, with just the right amount of kick from the butterscotch schnapps and the vodka.

    Just close your eyes, and you'll think you're in Hogsmeade, too!

    This Boozy Butterbeer is perfect to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at the end of July, Halloween, or just when you want to lose yourself in a good book, movie, audiobook, or podcast.

    Magic wand not required!

    Slainté! L’chaim! Cheers!

    Tammy

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    Recipe

    Butterbeer in a mason jar next to a glass owl on a book.

    Harry Potter Boozy Butterbeer Cocktail for Adults

    Tammy Spencer
    An adult version of Harry Potter's favorite drink, this sweet, creamy, bubbly, and potent Boozy Butterbeer is a cocktail Madame Rosmerta of the Three Broomsticks would be proud to serve! There’s also instructions for hot butterbeer, frozen butterbeer, and a non-alcoholic butterbeer, too. 
    Adapted from Hoplight Social
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 340 kcal

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • double jigger
    • bar spoon
    • glass or mug
    • immersion blender or hand mixer
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 ounces cream soda, regular or diet
    • 2 ounces butterscotch liqueur, aka butterscotch schnapps
    • 1 ounce vodka
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup heavy cream, chilled, see Recipe Notes
    • 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce, or more to taste, see Recipe Notes
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Measure the butterscotch liqueur and vodka using the large and small sides of a double jigger, respectively.
    • Pour the cream soda, butterscotch liqueur, vodka, and vanilla extract into the shaker. Stir with a bar spoon, then strain into a glass or mug.
    • Lightly whip the heavy cream until it just starts to thicken. Add in the butterscotch sauce and sugar, then whip until the cream has thickened but is still soft and pourable.
    • Spoon the butterscotch whipped cream over the top of the drink, lightly stirring it. Drizzle more butterscotch sauce over the top to garnish.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    You can use store-bought whipped cream (dairy or non-dairy) if you prefer.
    You can also use store-bought butterscotch syrup, but really, making your own is so easy, and you’ll have extra to put on ice cream.
    For a Frozen Boozy Butterbeer, freeze the cream soda into ice cubes. Add the cream soda ice cubes, butterscotch liqueur, vodka, and vanilla into a blender and blend until slushy. Top with the butterscotch whipped cream and enjoy the chill!
    For a non-alcoholic Butterbeer cocktail, replace the butterscotch liqueur and vodka by using the whole can of cream soda and ¼ to ½ teaspoon of rum extract.
    To make Hot Butterbeer, warm ½ cup milk with 1 tablespoon of butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan until the milk is just beginning to steam. Stir in 1 tablespoon of warmed butterscotch sauce, then add ½ can of cream soda (and 2 tablespoons of butterscotch liqueur, for a boozy cocktail). Top with butterscotch whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch sauce. Warms from the inside out!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 340 kcalCarbohydrates: 15 gProtein: 1 gFat: 22 gSaturated Fat: 14 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 6 gCholesterol: 82 mgSodium: 24 mgPotassium: 57 mgSugar: 13 gVitamin A: 875 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 40 mgIron: 1 mg
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