Harry Potter's Hot Butterbeer
Warm, buttery Harry Potter Butterbeer made with cream soda, brown sugar, and rich butterscotch flavor. A magical drink you can make in minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temp
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 2-liter cream soda
- 1 3.4 ounce box Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp ginger paste
- ¼ tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Combine milk, butter, and brown sugar in a large microwavable bowl.3 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Whisk to combine.
- Heat in microwave for 3 minutes.
- Whisk together until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Whisk in 1/2 bottle of the cream soda.1 2-liter cream soda
- Add in the butterscotch instant pudding mix.1 3.4 ounce box Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- Add the vanilla, ginger, and cayenne.1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp ginger paste, 1/4 tsp cayenne
- Whisk well to combine.
- Pour in the rest of the bottle of the cream soda.
- Either heat in the microwave, on stovetop or pour into a crockpot to keep it at a consistent temperature.
- (We set the crockpot on high then gradually lowered it to keep the butterbeer warm. You will want to stir it occasionally)
- (Optional) Add whipped cream to the top of each cup of butterbeer and drizzle butterscotch sauce on top of the whipped cream.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- If it is too thick add 1 cup of whole milk. Stir to incorporate.
- The ginger and cayenne give a gentle warmth—keep them mild or increase to ½ teaspoon each for more kick.
- Top with whipped cream or coconut whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch or caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg for extra cozy spice.
- Pair with Harry Potter-themed treats like Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.
Storage, Reheating, and Make-Ahead Tips
- Store: Keep leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Freeze: Not recommended, as carbonation and dairy won’t freeze or thaw smoothly.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the base (everything except cream soda) a day in advance, store it in the fridge, and add cream soda when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 259mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 0.1mg
