Today is July 31 which means it’s Harry Potter’s birthday! I don’t know about you, but in our house that’s a good enough reason to celebrate. Tonight we’ll be throwing Harry a birthday party with a little Sorcerer’s Stone viewing and cake eating. But, what Harry Potter birthday party would be complete without a little of our favorite beverage from Hogsmeade? That’s right–butterbeer. This best butterbeer post contains affiliate links, all opinions are my own.
the best and easiest butterbeer recipe
About 6 1/2 years ago Mike and I were able to go to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Of course, the place we were most looking forward to was The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. That day we enjoyed more butterbeer than I care to admit. Ever since then I’ve tried numerous copycat recipes trying to find one that was perfect–but I was never able to.
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I wouldn’t think it would be that hard to recreate, but it seemed like every recipe I found was either way too complicated (I’m sorry, but I just don’t have time to try and mix 10 different ingredients together), had odd ingredients (in case you didn’t know, melted butter separates and rehardens when it sits in chilled soda and the result is not pleasant), or started with a Root Beer base (have these people never had butterbeer?!). I knew that there had to be a much simpler recipe, one that you could either make one glass at a time or for a large crowd.
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Eventually I found it–the easiest and best butterbeer recipe you can make at home! The result is not only super simple, but I believe it tastes the most like the “real” thing. It’s only three ingredients and you can whip it together fast enough to enjoy your own Harry Potter birthday party tonight!
- Cream Soda (or Diet Cream Soda)
- Torani Butterscotch Syrup
- Half and Half
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This is the simplest and most delicious version of Butterbeer you can make yourself at home. You can either make a whole 2 liter of Butterbeer at once, or mix it up a glass at a time.
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Simply add the desired amount of Torani Butterscotch syrup and Half and Half to your Cream Soda. I find that for one glass a pump or two of Butterscotch syrup and a splash of Half and Half is about right.
Have you tried Butterbeer before? How will you be celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday today?
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30 Responses to the best butterbeer recipe
Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was such a great experience. And I love butterbeer!
Oh yum! I am definitely going to have to try this. Sounds awesome and easy enough.
That sounds yummy. I had an alcoholic version of butterbeer once that was good but I’d like to try the Universal version!
I’ve never tried butter beer but this sounds delicious!
I am obsessed with Harry Potter so obviously I have to try this! Thanks!
I have never had butterbeer but now I want to try it!
I’ve only tried butter beer flavored treats but never the drink. I need to make this for the kids!
That looks and sounds amazing!
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This sounds tasty! I’ve heard of butter beer but have never tried it! Now I must!
I totally didn’t realize it was Harry’s bday, but I’ve always wanted to make butterbeer. This is SO simple. I’m pinning this for the weekend when I can make it!
I’ve never heard of butter beer, but this sounds absolutely delicious!
I went to the one in California and don’t kill me, but I didn’t try the beer! lol Now I wish I did. Next time!
This sounds absolutely fantastic! <3
Oh wow, I totally want this!!!
I pinned this recipe and can’t wait to try it out this week…I am pretty sure my daughter is going to love it as well!
This sound amazing! I definitely want to try!
I love this and I am so glad that I wasn’t the only one who was celebrating his birthday 😉 I have to try out this recipe, hopefully one day i’ll get to go to Universal Studios!
My daughter and did a 4 day marathon of Harry Potter movies in celebration of his birthday I wish we had this drink to share when we watch these movies. Looks like such a easy recipe thanks for sharing.
I’ve never tried but it sounds good! Great post! Thank you for sharing!
I’ve never had butter beer. But my husband loves root beers, ginger ales, birch beers, etc. He loves finding local and regional bottles to try. We found a local butter beer (had nothing to do with the HP franchise) and he liked it!
This sounds delicious! I’m going to have to make it soon, since it’s so easy.
This sounds so good! I love the flavor of butterscotch. And cream soda. So yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m going to like this, haha.
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