This is a boozy butterbeer recipe, something Harry Potter would drink as an adult. A decadent drink made with butterscotch schnapps, vodka, and cream soda, topped generously with whipped cream.
How about a alcoholic butterbeer recipe to warm you up this cold October and put you in the mood for Halloween? You can have it after a slice of Halloween Spider Meatloaf (Aragog) or some Chicken and Ham Pie. And make some of Harry Potter's Pumpkin Juice for the kids.
Butterbeer is probably one of the most popular Harry Potter-related terms. There was never a real recipe given in any of the books, but nonetheless, you will find many recipes for homemade butterbeer.
Most of them are the kids' friendly version, but wouldn't you like to try an even tastier version? An alcoholic butterbeer recipe with butterscotch schnapps and vodka?
I've tried the proper kids' version of butterbeer, not only a homemade drink but also the official drink served at Harry Potter's Studios in London. It is great, and the children enjoy it a lot, but I must say that I would much rather enjoy the boozy butterbeer version. ๐
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What do you need?
Alcohol: Butterscotch schnapps and vodka, either pure or vanilla-flavored vodka.
Cream soda
Butterscotch syrup
Butter extract. Use more of it to make Butterbeer Potted Cream or Butterbeer Cupcakes.
Whipped cream: I prefer to whip double or heavy cream with a touch of powdered sugar myself; it tastes best. However, whipping is not really worth it, unless you make boozy butterbeer for more than just one. For convenience, you can use whipped cream from a can or spray.
How to make alcoholic butterbeer?
This recipe makes a proper-sized drink. Should it be too much for you, you can always halve the recipe, but I never do... It really goes down well... ๐
- Step #1: Mix the schnapps, vodka, butter extract, and the well-chilled cream soda in a beer mug. You can also use one of those fancy drinking jars; they are always nice.
- Step #2: Add a little butterscotch syrup, stir well with a long spoon, and taste. Should you like the drink to be sweeter, add more syrup, and stir again.
- Step #3: Whip the cream with a little powdered sugar or top the drink with aerosol cream.
- Step #4: Drizzle with a little more syrup and stir immediately.
A quick kid-friendly version
There are many butterbeer recipes out there; this one is just a simplified, quick yet yummy version.
- Leave out the schnapps and the vodka.
- Mix 1 cup/ 250 ml of cream soda with 1-2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup (to taste) and ยผ teaspoon butter extract. Mix well.
- Top with whipped cream, drizzle with syrup and serve immediately.
- For a really decadent treat, mix the cream soda with a large dollop of vanilla ice cream before adding the toppings.
- Serve with Hagrid's Rock Cakes or Harry Potter's Treacle Tart.
Can you make boozy butterbeer ahead?
Of course, but only partially. Mix the schnapps, vodka, butter extract, and some syrup and chill.
Only add the chilled cream soda and the whipped cream before serving.
Boozy Butterbeer Recipe (Harry Potter Inspired)
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz butterscotch schnapps 45 ml, Note 1
- 1.5 oz vodka 45 ml
- ยผ teaspoon butter extract
- 7 oz cream soda chilled, 200 ml
- 1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup to taste
Garnish (Note 2):
- whipped cream
- butterscotch syrup
Instructions
- Combine: Pour the butterscotch schnapps, vodka, butter extract, and cream soda into a large beer mug.1.5 oz butterscotch schnapps/ 45 ml + 1.5 oz vodka/ 45 ml + ยผ teaspoon butter extract + 7 oz cream soda/ 200 ml
- Add butterscotch syrup, stir well, and taste. You can add more syrup if you like a sweeter drink.1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup
- Garnish with whipped cream and drizzle with a little butterscotch syrup. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Shot glass capacity: If you live in the US or Canada, measure the alcohol using a shot glass; it has a capacity of 1.5 fl. oz. More or less, the same goes for most countries. However, a German (or Danish) shot glass only has a capacity of 2 cl/ 0.7 fl. oz. You will need two shots in this case. A UK/South African shot glass has a capacity of about 0.8 fl. oz, and an Australian/Indian one has a capacity of about 1 fl.oz.
- The nutrition is calculated with 3 tablespoons whipped cream and ยฝ teaspoon butterscotch syrup for the garnish.
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