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Calling all Harry Potter fans for a sweet glass of homemade butterbeer! This festive drink is made with spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps and cream soda, topped with whipped cream and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. It’s sweet, warming, and perfect for a Christmas celebration or Harry Potter themed party. Be sure to read through the post for a non-alcoholic version, too!

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What is Butterbeer?

Butterbeer is a popular drink in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, described in the books as tasting “a little bit like less sickly butterscotch”. It has a slight alcoholic content, and students of Hogwarts would frequently order it when visiting the Three Broomsticks Inn in the town of Hogsmeade. It was served cold in bottles, or hot in foaming tankards.

In the books, butterbeer is made of just butterscotch, sugar and water. Since no one really knows exactly what butterbeer tastes like, there are quite a few variations of the recipe to be found, but most contain a combination of spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps and cream soda. It’s a very sweet drink!

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See the recipe card at the end of the post for the full ingredients list and instructions.

Ingredients

  • Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Dark Spiced Rum
  • Butterscotch Schnapps or Liqueur
  • Cream Soda
  • Nutmeg

TIP: For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum and butterscotch schnapps with butterscotch syrup or sauce.

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Instructions

  • Spoon vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream into two glasses.
  • Pour the rum and butterscotch schnapps over the cream.
  • Slowly pour in the cream soda, waiting for the fizz to setting down before adding more.
  • Sprinkle the top with nutmeg and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there supposed to be beer in butterbeer?

No, butterbeer doesn’t contain any beer. Sort of like how ginger beer doesn’t contain beer.

Should butterbeer be cloudy or clear?

I’ve made it two ways to show you both options.

  • Filling the glasses with the ice cream or whipped cream first will give you more of a yellow-colored, foamy glass of butter beer that’s a bit more traditional.
  • For a clear drink, combine the rum, butterscotch schnapps and cream soda first, then add whipped cream on top.

How can I make this non-alcoholic?

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum and butterscotch schnapps with butterscotch syrup or sauce.

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Harry Potter Butterbeer

Heather Smoke

Butterbeer is a sweet, festive drink featured in Harry Potter, made with rum and butterscotch schnapps.

All recipes on Curly Girl Kitchen are developed for high altitude at 5,280 feet. See FAQs for adjusting to higher or lower elevations.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, British

Servings2

Ingredients

  • vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • 3 oz dark spiced rum
  • 2 oz butterscotch schnapps or liqueur
  • 1 bottle cream soda
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  • Spoon vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream into two glasses.

  • Pour the rum and butterscotch schnapps over the cream.

  • Slowly pour in the cream soda, waiting for the fizz to setting down before adding more.

  • Sprinkle the top with nutmeg and serve.

Notes

  • Filling the glasses with the ice cream or whipped cream first will give you more of a yellow-colored, foamy glass of butterbeer that’s a bit more traditional.
  • For a clear drink (as photographed in today’s post) combine the rum, butterscotch schnapps and cream soda first, then add whipped cream on top.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum and butterscotch schnapps with 1 tablespoon of butterscotch syrup or sauce.

Keyword Butter Beer, Christmas, Harry Potter

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Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe - Curly Girl Kitchen? ›

The version sold at The Wizarding World was tasted and approved by Rowling herself. Visitors to the park see a large wooden barrel that bears the word "BUTTERBEER" as soon as they enter, and they can buy it from a street cart and inside The Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hog's Head pub.

Did J.K. Rowling approve Butterbeer? ›

The version sold at The Wizarding World was tasted and approved by Rowling herself. Visitors to the park see a large wooden barrel that bears the word "BUTTERBEER" as soon as they enter, and they can buy it from a street cart and inside The Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hog's Head pub.

What is Harry Potter's Butterbeer made of? ›

A simple brown sugar and butter syrup gets topped with cream soda and a dollop of cream in this wildly popular drink. Next time you are having a Harry Potter movie marathon, book club meeting, or even a Halloween party, pull out all the stops with this sweet drink that even Harry, Ron, and Hermione would approve of.

What is Butterbeer foam made of? ›

Regular Butterbeer

Start with the creamy foam. Combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp of butterscotch in a mixing bowl. Whisk the cream until the mixture starts to thicken.

Is Butterbeer in Harry Potter meant to be alcoholic? ›

Butterbeer was a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch". It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight alcoholic content. Students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would often buy it when visiting Hogsmeade.

Was Hermione drunk after butterbeer? ›

butterbeer isn't exactly an alcohol, hermione wasn't drunk drinking the butterbeer, she loves butterbeers she drinks it when she is free, that still doesn't make her drunk either way, she is just happy the way she looks when she drinks butterbeers and i don't think it really is a beer, it might be a wine.

Was there ever alcoholic butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer had a slight alcoholic content and although was safe for children to drink, it could affect creatures (such as house-elves) if consumed in to high a quantity. Harry enjoyed his first Butterbeer in Hogsmeade.

What is Butterbeer from Harry Potter supposed to taste like? ›

Just as Rowling imagined, there's more flavor here than sugar, or at least that's how it drinks — essentially, you're getting a butterscotch cream soda with a float of something like toasted marshmallow crème; there's no escaping the inevitable foam mustache, and while you can try, you'll never outdrink the head.

Is butterbeer supposed to be hot or cold? ›

It's served cold in a small mason jar, along with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Even though it looks almost like pudding, the texture is a bit airy like whipped cream (but definitely thicker). Where to find it: Pick up Butterbeer potted cream at Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley or Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.

What percentage of alcohol is in butterbeer? ›

The Butterbeer At Universal Studios Is Non-Alcoholic.

What are the three types of Butterbeer? ›

The Three Broomsticks (in Hogsmeade) and The Leaky Cauldron (in Diagon Alley): Cold Butterbeer. Frozen Butterbeer. Hot Butterbeer.

What is Disney Butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer: Take a really rich cream soda, top it with creamy foam that tastes something like a Werther's candy. Comes in both frozen and soda consistencies. There's no doubt it's sweet. You might get a Butterbeer moustache from the foam. The passion fruit mango foam on Disney's brew won't do that.

Does Butterbeer taste like cream soda? ›

Butterbeer tastes like a good cream soda with a butterscotch foam. You may be interested in the frozen type when visiting in June. Download the Orlando Studios app when you get to the park, and get the express pass if you can to make the most of your time.

What is alcohol called in Harry Potter? ›

Butterbeer. Harry drank deeply. It was the most delicious thing he'd ever tasted and seemed to heat every bit of him from the inside. Of course, the OG of wizarding world drinks is Butterbeer – a comforting, warming pick-me-up that Harry and his friends enjoyed on numerous occasions.

Can you buy Butterbeer to take home? ›

You don't have to make a trip to Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley to get your hands on some delicious Butterbeer. Flying Cauldron's butterscotch cream soda, previously only available in a glass bottle option, is now sold in new 16-ounce aluminum cans for on-the-go magic.

What is the legal drinking age in Scotland? ›

What is the legal drinking age? 18 is the legal drinking age in Scotland.

What is Butterbeer according to J.K. Rowling? ›

J.K. Rowling did not base butterbeer on a real drink (although there were historical drinks called buttered beer or ale), she simply made it up for the books. When Rowling was asked by Bon Appétit magazine in 2002 what it tastes like, she said: “I made it up. I imagine it to taste a bit like less sickly butterscotch. 1.

Does J.K. Rowling make money from Butterbeer? ›

Royalty Payments

Every time you purchase a Butterbeer, licensed product, on-ride photograph, or even a bottle of Gillywater from one of the Wizarding World lands at a Universal Park around the world, a percentage of that sale will go directly to the rights holders (Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling).

Was Butterbeer alcoholic in the books? ›

Summary. Butterbeer in the Harry Potter series implies a low alcohol content, as seen through subtle hints and the reactions of characters like Hermione and Winky. At Universal Studios, Butterbeer is non-alcoholic to create an inclusive experience for fans of all ages, prioritizing accessibility and family-friendliness ...

Who made Butterbeer in Harry Potter? ›

Turns out, it was muggles. It's a beverage that both muggles and wizards enjoyed historically, but it fell out of favor with mugglefolk, whereas the wizards kept it around.

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