Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe (Easy Homemade Version)
Make the iconic Harry Potter Butterbeer at home! This easy, creamy, non-alcoholic recipe captures the butterscotch magic of Hogsmeade in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream soda (chilled)
- 2 tbsp butterscotch syrup
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp butter extract (optional but adds rich, “movie-accurate” flavor)
Instructions
- Whip the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form — fluffy but not stiff.
- Mix the base: Pour cream soda into two chilled mugs. Stir in butterscotch syrup and butter extract until blended.
- Assemble: Gently spoon the whipped cream mixture over the soda to create that iconic frothy “head.”
- Serve immediately: The magic is in the fizz — enjoy before the foam melts into the sweetness below.