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How to Make Your Own Butterscotch “Beer”

Every fall we get the urge to binge watch all of the Harry Potter movies. Anyone else?

There’s just a lot of fall vibes in those movies, and we are here for it! Which, seeing that it’s basically September and all, is exactly why this cookbook caught our attention (HP fans unite!):

Fifty magically simple, spellbinding recipes for young witches and wizards? Yes, please! From breakfasts to desserts to snacks to main dishes, The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids is so, SO fun and educational. You and your kiddos will learn new cooking terms and kitchen skills with recipes that range in complexity so that all kid chefs and their potions masters (AKA parents) can whip up something amazing.

One simple and fun recipe that caught our attention was for Butterscotch “Beer” — which, because this is for kids — isn’t really beer at all. Instead, it’s a mug full of butterscotch-y goodness that you can sip while pretending to be at the Three Broomsticks Inn or any other imaginary wizarding bar you fancy.

butterscotch beer in a mug

Photo courtesy of Ulysses Press

Looks delicious, right?! So frothy and fun. And we want you to try it!

Thankfully, we’ve been given permission from the publisher to share this tasty Butterscotch “Beer” recipe with you. So, grab your best wizard or witch hat, your robes, and your large mugs, and let’s cheers to butterbeer!

butter beer in a mug
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5 from 1 vote

Butterscotch “Beer” Recipe

A wizarding world favorite, this “beer” recipe allows you to enjoy a cup full of butterscotch-y goodness whenever you’d like, even if you aren’t at a wizarding bar.
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: beer, butterscotch
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 20 oz lemon lime soda
  • ice

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • When the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  • Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature, 15 minutes.
  • When cool, divide between 4 large glasses filled halfway up with ice.
  • Slowly top with soda, but be careful not to overfill, as the mixture will bubble and foam! Stir to blend and enjoy.

Notes

Excerpted from The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani. Copyright © 2021 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

 

A huge thanks to Alana Al-Hatlani and Ulysses Press for allowing us to share this Butterscotch “Beer” recipe. What are some of your other family fall favorite recipes? This is definitely gonna be one of our new faves! —Jenn

Excerpted from The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani. Copyright © 2021 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

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Comments

9 Comments
  1. Minni says:

    Oh this is a lovely idea. I would love to serve this on my daughter’s 10 birthday next week which is Harry Potter themed. What a wonderful coincidence that I found this recipe. Thank you.

    1. Jenn says:

      How perfect! Happy birthday to your daughter! 🙂

      –Jenn

  2. Minni says:

    Thanks so much, Jenn.

  3. kotoi says:

    any idea is brown sugar can be replaced with an alternative? like honey?

    1. Jenn says:

      My guess is that it would give it the sweetness, but change the flavor and richness of the sweetness. If you give it a try, let us know! 🙂

      –Jenn

  4. Sim says:

    5 stars
    We love anything Harry Potter related, unfortunately we didn’t get the chance to enjoy a Butter Beer when we visited Harry Potter World in London as the queue was too long. However, it’s nice to know we can make it at home and fire up one of the movies to watch at the same time! 🙂 Thank you for the recipe, you have made it look delicious!

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  6. Lilly says:

    Great looking drink! Our oldest daughter loves new recipes and just got into Harry Potter. She will surely enjoy making this. Any idea of the calories in this drink? I saw that someone already asked my other question about brown sugar alternative. Will make it both ways and see which one the kiddos like best.

  7. Thanks for sharing….

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