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A Wizard-Worthy ‘Harry Potter’ Butterbeer Recipe

Our recipe for Harry Potter Butterbeer tastes just like what they sell at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A no-cook method that is SO easy!

Two glass mugs of Butterbeer

Harry Potter Butterbeer

We took a trip to Universal Studios and we fell in LOVE with this tasty drink. I knew I had to recreate it once I got home. It turns out it is so easy to make! I will definitely be whipping up a batch for my next Harry Potter movie marathon. You can make this recipe two ways. If you are going for super authentic, you can add caramel and butter extracts to the cream soda. This really adds that extra butter-y flavor and makes it taste exactly like the real thing.

Ingredients in Butterbeer

Ingredients in Harry Potter's butterbeer including cream soda, butterscotch topping, and extracts.

If you are looking for a more simple recipe, you can just use plain cream soda. It still tastes SUPER yummy and you don’t have to spend the extra money on extracts only to put them in your pantry and never use them again. I think it tastes awesome both ways!

Clinking a mug of Butterbeer with another mug of Butterbeer.

Where can I find Butterbeer at Universal Studios?

Butterbeer can easily be found inside of Universal Studios. As you enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there is a bright red Butterbeer cart where you can purchase Butterbeer and Frozen Butterbeer. Butterbeer is also on the menu at The Three Broomsticks, of course!

Sisters at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter drinking butterbeer.

A very blurry picture of us drinking our Butterbeers in front of the castle. Group selfies can be a struggle!

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Two glass mugs filled with a frothy, caramel-topped beverage, likely butterbeer, are being clinked together. The drinks have whipped cream and caramel drizzle on top. A red and white striped cloth and a golden spoon are in the background.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Copycat Recipe

Our recipe for Harry Potter Butterbeer tastes just like what they sell at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A no-cook method that is SO easy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: English

Ingredients
  

  • 2 liters cream soda, chilled
  • ¼ teaspoon caramel extract
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract
Butterscotch Cream Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup butterscotch topping
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large pitcher, mix the cream soda with the caramel and butter extracts. Set aside.
    A bottle of root beer is being poured into a dark brown plastic mug filled with vanilla ice cream, creating a root beer float. A red and white striped cloth is in the background on a light-colored kitchen counter.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
    A glass mixing bowl containing whipped cream is shown from above. A whisk with some whipped cream on it and a red and white striped kitchen towel are placed next to the bowl on a light gray countertop.
  3. Step 3: Add butterscotch topping and powdered sugar. Mix to combine.
    A glass mixing bowl contains wet and dry ingredients, including vanilla extract and powdered sugar, partially blended together. A red and white striped kitchen towel is placed on the counter next to the bowl, and a whisk with some mixture on it lays beside.
  4. Step 4: Pour the soda mixture into clear cups or mugs. Pipe butterscotch cream topping over the butterbeer.
    A clear glass mug filled with a brown, fizzy drink is being topped with whipped cream from a piping bag. Another filled mug is in the background, with a striped red and white cloth napkin nearby. The setting appears to be a kitchen with white tiled walls.
  5. Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
    A hand holding a clear glass mug filled with a drink topped with swirled whipped cream and caramel drizzle. A striped cloth napkin is in the background.

More foods we LOVED at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and where to find them:

The Ribs Platter – The Three Broomsticks: We loved these ribs! The glaze was so yummy and I like that it is served with corn on the cob. Even though we were in Hogsmeade, I felt like this was a meal worthy of the Great Hall at Hogwarts!

Ribs platter from Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Three Broomsticks

Fish and Chips – The Three Broomsticks: These fish and chips were SO good! Sometimes I feel like fish and chips is all chip and no fish, but that was not the case here. Plus, the tartar sauce was so yummy that I dipped all my chips in it too!

Fish and Chips from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Three Broomsticks

Shepherd’s Pie – The Three Broomsticks: This Shepherd’s Pie was the perfect comfort food. I felt like I was in Molly Weasley’s kitchen eating a real home-cooked meal. I loved how they swirl the mashed potatoes on top!

Shepherd's Pie from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Three Broomsticks

Every Flavored Beans, Chocolate Frogs, and MORE – Honeydukes: Honeydukes was definitely my favorite shop. It was just like I imagined it when I read the books! Every nook and cranny was lined with goodies. We bought LOTS of souvenirs here. Our favorites were the Every Flavor Beans (they MEAN every flavor) and the Chocolate Frogs (they come with a cool collectors card, just like in the books). Here are a few shots from the store:

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Echo Blickenstaff

Echo lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah with her husband, Todd, who works in advertising, and her four kids: two girls and two boys. She deploys her accounting degree as the blog’s resident problem solver. In her time outside the kitchen, Echo loves to get away from the phones and busy schedules and spend quality time with the family. Anywhere’s great – but getting out into nature in the mountains or on the beach – is the best kind of getaway.

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