Butterbeer

Emily Vaartstra | Crumbs

Emily Vaartstra | Crumbs

All Harry Potter fans know that one of Harry’s favorite drinks on a chilly visit to Hogsmeade is a sweet, steaming mug of butterbeer. Here is a simple recipe that will transport you to the world of Harry Potter so you can experience the magic in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butterscotch syrup
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups cream soda
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp confection sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the butterscotch syrup, butter, and 1 tbsp of heavy cream in a bowl.
2. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds, mix, then split the mixture evenly in the bottom of two mugs.
3. Heat the cream soda for 2 minutes then split evenly into the mugs. Pouring the cream soda will stir up the syrup mixture.
4. Combine the remaining heavy cream, confection sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and whisk until fluffy.
5. Scoop the foam mixture on top of the drink and enjoy.

Note: If the drink is sweeter than preferred, cut out some of the butterscotch syrup. If you want to enjoy a cold drink, chill the cream soda and ignore all heating steps.