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\u201cI can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper in death.\u201d\u2026well, maybe<\/em> not. But what I can<\/em> do is teach you to make the best butterbeer recipe outside of Universal Studios. No \u201cfoolish wand-waving or silly incantations\u201d required.<\/p>\n

The best part? This butterbeer recipe includes variations for chilled, hot, frozen and boozy butterbeer. No matter which one you choose to make, your Muggle friends and family are guaranteed to give you an \u201cO\u201d for Outstanding on your butterbeer brewing O.W.L. test. While you’re at it, don\u2019t forget to whip up other Harry Potter-inspired recipes<\/a> to go with your drink.<\/p>\n

Now, repeat after me: Accio butterbeer<\/em>!<\/p>\n

What is butterbeer?<\/h2>\n

Butterbeer is a beverage enjoyed by witches and wizards in the famed Harry Potter<\/em> series by J.K. Rowling. It’s mentioned frequently throughout the series when Harry, Hermione and Ron visit the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade Village or celebrate another Gryffindor Quidditch win. In the books, butterbeer is described as a beverage tasting \u201ca little bit like less-sickly butterscotch.\u201d<\/p>\n

The drink is either served hot in mugs or cold in a glass bottle. However, you can get frozen butterbeer if you visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Harry Potter theme park<\/a> in Universal Studios. The frozen version is ridiculously refreshing on a hot summer day spent walking around the park.<\/p>\n

No matter how you prefer to prepare this Harry Potter butterbeer recipe, you\u2019re sure to taste hints of butterscotch and shortbread in each sip. The texture of cold butterbeer reminds us of cream soda, while a steamy cup of butterbeer is like a caramel latte with whipped cream on top.<\/p>\n

How to Make Butterbeer<\/h2>\n

The following recipe<\/del> potion explains how to make a batch of chilled butterbeer. Our butterbeer recipe has two components: the butterbeer base and the foamy top. To make the base, simply stir together cream soda and butterscotch syrup.<\/p>\n

The foam is a bit more involved yet still incredibly easy to pull off. Mix together marshmallow creme and hot water, then pour in a packet of whipped topping mix (aka Dream Whip), followed by some confectioners\u2019 sugar and salt. Whip it up, then flavor the foam with butterscotch syrup, butter extract, caramel extract and vanilla. Dollop the foam on the butterbeer base, and enjoy!<\/p>\n

This Harry Potter butterbeer recipe is as close as you\u2019ll get to the \u201creal\u201d thing without needing a ticket to Universal Studios (or toting an owl through King\u2019s Cross Station to board the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters). Time to head to the potions supply cupboard!<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Butterbeer<\/h2>\n

\"ButterbeerLAUREN HABERMEHL FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n