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There are few things better for a bookworm than being able to enjoy things straight from the pages of a book, be it food or drink. Butterbeer is one of those iconic things, prominently featured in the Harry Potter universe. It's a tasty drink everyone can enjoy. Isn't it time you took a sip and fell for the magic, too?
Classic Butterbeer
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This classic recipe tastes just like you've jumped into a bar in a magical universe.
Ingredients
- 1¼ ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 6 ounces cream soda
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Caramel syrup, optional
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add butterscotch schnapps and vanilla vodka.
- Add cream soda.
- Garnish with whipped cream and caramel syrup if desired.
Butterbeer Float
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If you find yourself split between a root beer float and a butterbeer, this solves all the problems.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces cream soda
- 2 ounces root beer
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add butterscotch schnapps and vanilla vodka.
- Add cream soda and root beer.
- Garnish with vanilla ice cream.
Underage Wizard Butterbeer
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The butterbeer for those who aren't yet of age or those who want to skip any extra spells.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce butterscotch syrup
- ¼ ounce vanilla syrup
- 8 ounces cream soda
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Caramel syrup for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add butterscotch syrup, vanilla syrup, and cream soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup.
Creamsicle Butterbeer
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A tasty orange creamsicle butterbeer gives the classic libation a citrus and refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce whipped cream vodka
- ½ ounce caramel schnapps
- 2 ounces cream soda
- 4 ounces orange soda
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add butterscotch schnapps, whipped cream vodka, and caramel schnapps.
- Add cream soda and orange soda.
- Garnish with vanilla ice cream.
Buzzing Butterbeer
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The vanilla and caramel flavors of butterbeer go great together with a splash of coffee for an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- Cream soda to top off
- Whipped cream and ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add butterscotch schnapps, vanilla vodka, and coffee liqueur.
- Top off with cream soda.
- Garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.
Spiced Butterbeer
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Sometimes you want your butterbeer to have some spiced flavors to go with the caramel and vanilla. Welcome to your new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce spiced rum
- ¾ ounce vanilla schnapps
- ¾ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- Cream soda to top off
Instructions
- In a mug or highball glass, add spiced rum, vanilla schnapps, and butterscotch schnapps.
- Top off with cream soda.
Warming Butterbeer
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When you want your butterbeer to warm you up with its magical properties, this recipe is the spell to cast.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1½ ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce spiced rum
- Whipped cream and caramel syrup for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add milk, brown sugar, and butter, stirring until butter has fully melted.
- Warm a mug by filling with hot water.
- After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water.
- In mug, add milk mixture, butterscotch schnapps, vanilla vodka, and spiced rum.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with whipped cream and caramel syrup.
Caramel Butterbeer
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Sometimes you want your butterbeer to be reminiscent of a sweet, caramel candy. The toffee and cream flavors make all this possible, all by using a little sleight of hand. If you really want to punch up the caramel, drizzle the inside of the glass using caramel syrup, and add a little on top of the whipped cream, too!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces caramel vodka
- ½ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- ½ ounce vanilla schnapps
- 6 ounces cream soda
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, drizzle caramel syrup in a swirl design down the sides.
- Add caramel vodka, butterscotch schnapps, and vanilla schnapps.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with whipped cream and caramel syrup.
Irish Butterbeer
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Whiskey has wonderful caramel and toffee notes that take a butterbeer from its classic flavor to a deeply complex and wonderful beverage. This recipe uses melted butter to emphasize the richness of the whiskey.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces caramel whiskey
- ½ tablespoon melted butter
- ½ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 6 ounces cream soda
Instructions
- In a highball glass or mug, add caramel whiskey, melted butter, and butterscotch schnapps.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with cream soda.
Frozen Butterbeer
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There's nothing tastier or more refreshing than a frozen butterbeer on a hot day.
Ingredients
- Caramel syrup to garnish
- 1¼ ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 6 ounces cream soda, separated into ice cube try, frozen
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- Cream soda to top off, if desired
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Drizzle inside of highball glass or mug with caramel syrup.
- In a blender, combine frozen cream soda and vanilla ice cream.
- Blend until desired consistency.
- In a mug or highball glass, add frozen cream soda blend.
- Add vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with cream soda, stirring.
- Garnish with whipped cream
Cheers for Butterbeers!
Butterbeer can be as simple as cream soda with the right spirits, or as elegant as a frozen beverage with caramel sauce and whipped cream. However, you want to enjoy this creamy libation, there's a butterbeer recipe to suit any mood.