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These Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavored Recipes will please even the most discerning Witches and Wizards in your life!

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If you and your family love Harry Potter, then you’re in the right place!

The great part about Harry Potter is that it’s the perfect theme for birthday parties, Halloween, Christmas, or any time with a Harry Potter movie night!

One of the most popular foods from the books is sweet and creamy Butterbeer.

In the books, Butterbeer is sold in places like The Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley and in Hogmeade at The Three Broomsticks and The Hog’s Head and is served in chilled bottles or warm, foaming tankards at pubs, but the drink itself is never actually described.

J.K. Rowling says she imagined Butterbeer as having a butterscotch flavor.

This iteration is what you’ll find at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s “Islands of Adventure” theme park where Butterbeer tastes like a mixture of cream soda and butterscotch flavor with a sweet whipped topping.

The drink originally came in two versions, cold and frozen, but Universal now also offers a warm beverage known as “Butterbeer Hot” along with Butterbeer ice cream and Butterbeer fudge.

This drink is so popular it’s inspired countless copycat recipes and Butterbeer flavored treats, the best of which I’ve featured below.

These Harry Potter Butterbeer Flavored Recipes will please even the most discerning Witches and Wizards in your life!

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Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipes You Can Make at Home

Best Butterbeer Drinks

classic butterbeer

This classic recipe tastes just like the Butterbeer you get at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

You’ll also get instructions for Hot Butterbeer and Alcoholic Butterbeer spiked with butterscotch schnapps, rum, whipped vodka, or Irish whiskey.

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frozen butterbeer

Cool down on a hot summer day with this refreshing frozen Butterbeer recipe.

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keto butterbeer

Enjoy this creamy, indulgent butterscotch drink that is sugar free!

You can also make it a boozy butterbeer and still be ketogenic friendly. Each buttery drink has only 1.4g net carbs!

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vegan butterbeer

If you’re trying to avoid dairy, this vegan version is just for you.

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butterbeer ice cream float

Kick up the decadence a notch with this Butterbeer ice cream float perfect for Harry Potter movie night, birthday parties, and hot afternoons by the pool!

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pumpkin butterbeer hot chocolate

On cold nights, Butterbeer hot chocolate is sure to make you warm and cozy.

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butterbeer latte

Need your caffeine fix? Check out this yummy Butterbeer latte.

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healthy butterbeer smoothie

Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun with this surprisingly decadent smoothie.

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Snacks and Desserts

butterbeer energy bites

These Butterbeer Energy Bites are the perfect pick-me-up for your next game of Quidditch or to satisfy sweet cravings without wrecking your diet.

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butterbeer muddy buddies

The classic Muddy Buddy recipe gets a Harry Potter upgrade with this tasty recipe.

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butterbeer popcorn

Enjoy movie night with a great big bowl of butterscotch flavored caramel popcorn.

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butterbeer fudge

Your friends and family will love this sweet treat at Christmastime!

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butterbeer pudding cookies

Look close – these delicious cookies feature lightening bolt sprinkles just like Harry’s scar!

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butterbeer macarons

Macarons are super popular right now and surprisingly easy to make at home!

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butterbeer jello shots

Butterbeer in a jello shot? Yes, please!

PRO TIP: The colorful sugar on these shots is beautiful, but it does melt quickly. Dip shots in the sugar just before serving, or allow your guests to dip their own!

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butterbeer popsicles

Enjoy a refreshing Butterbeer treat anytime with this easy popsicle recipe.

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butterbeer ice cream

Get your ice cream fix with this creamy, decadent easy homemade no-churn ice cream recipe.

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butterbeer sauce

Add yummy Butterbeer flavor to any sweet treat – including the ice cream above – with this easy homemade butterscotch sauce that tastes way better than store bought.

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butterbeer potted cream

This creamy custard is one of the most popular desserts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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butterbeer sandwich cookies

Buttery butterscotch and toffee cookies filled with a rich, creamy butterscotch frosting make a magically delicious dessert.

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butterbeer rice krispie treats

Give those old Rice Krispie squares a Harry Potter upgrade with this Butterbeer version.

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butterbeer thumbprint cookies

Make these easy thumbprint cookies filled with tasty butterscotch filling at Christmas or anytime you need a yummy, sweet fix.

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butterbeer blondies

Your Witches and Wizards will ooh and ahh over these ooey-gooey blondies.

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Tasty Cakes

butterbeer pancakes

Start your day off right with these moist and delicious Butterbeer pancakes loaded with caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, and butter flavor!

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butterbeer layer cake

This recipe features butterscotch cake, cream soda, and marshmallow all in one spellbinding cake.

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butterbeer cupcakes

These incredibly simple yet super creative Butterbeer cupcakes are light and fluffy and so delicious with sweet toffee bits inside.

Once baked, they are dipped in a rich butterscotch sauce and finished with a whipped Butterbeer frosting and lightning bolt sprinkles!

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These Death by Butterbeer Cupcakes feature Treacle Butter Frosting and Homemade Chocolate Pretzels for a seriously decadent treat!

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butterbeer poke cake

This moist and delicious cake just oozes with Butterbeer flavor!

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butterbeer mug cake

This massive mug cake will satisfy any sweet craving and takes just minutes to make!

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no-bake butterbeer cheesecake

Give everyone their own personal Butterbeer cheesecake with this easy recipe.

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Harry Potter is such a fun theme for children and adults alike!

These yummy Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipes are the perfect way to make any celebration – or even a low-key night at home – just a little more magical.

For more delicious Harry Potter themed sweet treats, check out 55 Best Ever Harry Potter Party Ideas for an Epic Celebration.

Please let me know what you think of these Whimsical Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipes in the comments below!

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FAQs

Is there a butterbeer recipe in the unofficial Harry Potter cookbook? ›

The 150 recipes in Bucholz's cookbook are classic versions of some of the foods cited in the “Harry Potter” books. But because of copyright rules, dishes named by Rowling, including butterbeer, could not be used in the “unofficial” cookbook.

What is Harry Potter butterbeer made of? ›

A simple brown sugar and butter syrup gets topped with cream soda and a dollop of cream in this wildly popular drink. Next time you are having a Harry Potter movie marathon, book club meeting, or even a Halloween party, pull out all the stops with this sweet drink that even Harry, Ron, and Hermione would approve of.

How to make USJ butterbeer? ›

How To Make Butterbeer
  1. Place a few simple ingredients in a blender to make this copycat butterbeer recipe: 8 ice cubes. Half of a 1.75-quart container of vanilla ice cream. 3 cups of cream soda (24 oz.) ...
  2. Pour into glasses, top with whipped topping and a drizzle of butterscotch syrup and serve this easy recipe immediately!
May 12, 2023

What is Universals butter beer? ›

Butterbeer is a fictitious drink created by Jo Rowling that is heavily referenced throughout all seven Harry Potter books (although there are some who believe it is based off real-world medieval precedents, such as the 16th-century buttered beer), with the writer describing it as “less-sickly butterscotch.” That is ...

Did J.K. Rowling approve butterbeer? ›

The version sold at The Wizarding World was tasted and approved by Rowling herself. Visitors to the park see a large wooden barrel that bears the word "BUTTERBEER" as soon as they enter, and they can buy it from a street cart and inside The Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hog's Head pub.

Did butterbeer exist before Harry Potter? ›

This is a reality. But its origin dates back much further than J.K. Rowling's films. Butterbeer, or “Buttered beere” as it was described in 1594, has existed for many centuries. At the time of the Tudors, beer was already a typical and commonly consumed drink.

Is Hermione drunk in Half Blood Prince? ›

After drinking at the bar, Hermoine is shown to be tipsy, putting her arms around her male companions. Some criticized the film for portraying alcohol use as a way to deal with stress and sorrow.

Was the butterbeer in Harry Potter alcoholic? ›

Butterbeer had a slight alcoholic content and although was safe for children to drink, it could affect creatures (such as house-elves) if consumed in to high a quantity. Harry enjoyed his first Butterbeer in Hogsmeade.

Is Butterbeer at Harry Potter Studios alcoholic? ›

Butterbeer is a non-alcoholic beverage reminiscent of shortbread and butterscotch and is suitable for those with gluten, wheat, and nut allergies. The unique blend of top-secret ingredients makes for a special and refreshing drink evocative of the beverage found in the Wizarding World.

Can kids drink butterbeer? ›

In the books, the famous butterbeer is described as giving people a slight “buzz” but the version made at Universal theme park and the homemade version does not contain alcohol, although you may get a sugar high if you drink a couple glasses. If you're wondering, “Can kids can drink butter beer?” The answer is yes!

What does butterbeer taste like Harry Potter Universal? ›

The ingredients of Butterbeer are top secret (that's part of the magic, right?), but it's fun to guess what's in it. Cold Butterbeer reminds me of a cream soda with shortbread and butterscotch flavors. It comes topped off with a thick layer of whipped cream.

Is butterbeer Harry Potter halal? ›

Butter beer is different from non-alcoholic wines and what-have-yous. There is no fermentation involved and the manufacturing process does not include any wine/beer/etc. If all other ingredients are Halal, then the beverage is Halal.

Is Butterbeer worth it? ›

The Butter Beer is worth the expense. Get it in a keepsake mug which can be refilled with various drinks of your choice around the park for . 85 instead of the customary/exhorbitant drink fee. Get your Butter Beer in The Three Broomsticks rather than on the street.

Is Butterbeer better cold or frozen? ›

As a general rule of thumb, we always suggest that Butterbeer is better cold just like in the books and movies. We feel like butterbeer is meant to be enjoyed like a soda, especially on those hot Florida and California days.

Is Butterbeer only from Harry Potter? ›

Alternately, Butterbeer's name may also be an homage to Barliman Butterbur, the owner of The Prancing Pony, an inn and pub prominently featured in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings as the location where Frodo and the other hobbits first meet Aragorn. Butterbeer remains a popular drink with Harry Potter fans.

Is butterbeer in the Harry Potter books? ›

Butterbeer was a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch". It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight alcoholic content. Students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would often buy it when visiting Hogsmeade.

How many recipes are in the unofficial Harry Potter cookbook? ›

The cookbook contains 10 chapters and 150 recipes. While a traditional cookbook organizes its recipes under chapters like main dishes, salads, and sides, the Unofficial Potter has chapters like “Recipes from a Giant and an Elf” (Rock Cakes, Bath Buns, Treacle Fudge, Kreacher's French Onion Soup, etc.)

What are the ingredients of butterbeer Hogwarts mystery? ›

Butterbeer Recipe
  • 1 cup cream soda.
  • 1 cup soda water.
  • 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream.
  • 2 tablespoons caramel syrup.
  • Pinch of salt.
May 24, 2022

Does the leaky cauldron have butterbeer? ›

Where to find it: Hot Butterbeer is available at Leaky Cauldron and The Hopping Pot in Diagon Alley and Three Broomsticks and Hog's Head in Hogsmeade. Mix the ice cream in a cup of cold Butterbeer to make a DIY Butterbeer float.

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