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With weather like this, a fantastic glass of Butterbeer is just what every Potterhead needs!
Anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or watched the movies has surely heard of Butterbeer - the famed beverage described by J.K. Rowling as the latest trend among young wizards, boasting a wonderfully refreshing flavor.
Butterbeer is so renowned that even Muggles yearn to taste it. Evidence lies in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter areas at Universal Studios theme parks, where you'll see countless visitors (both Muggle and wizard) indulging in Butterbeer - delicious regardless of whether it's served hot, cold, or frozen. If you haven't had the chance to visit Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Studios Orlando, you can still make Butterbeer at home.
Let Klook share with you 3 foolproof Butterbeer recipes to bring the world of Harry Potter closer to you.
Hot Butterbeer Recipe
In the story, Harry vividly described how Butterbeer made him feel warm from the inside out. Here's how to make hot Butterbeer from The Tip Toe Fairy, a perfect thirst quencher for rainy days. This recipe serves 4, so don't hesitate to share with family and friends!
Ingredients for hot Butterbeer:
- 500ml milk
- 32g butter
- 32g brown sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
- 250ml cream soda (can be substituted with root beer)
Directions for hot Butterbeer:
- Whisk milk, butter, brown sugar, and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and microwave for an additional 3-4 minutes until frothy.
- Remove from microwave and stir until mixture is completely blended.
- Microwave butterscotch syrup for 20 seconds; then add 2 tablespoons to milk mixture.
- Add cream soda.
- Drizzle some melted butterscotch syrup on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Cold Butterbeer Recipe
In both winter and summer in southern Vietnam, hot Butterbeer might not be the ideal choice. Instead, you can try making cold Butterbeer using the recipe from Delish - it tastes incredibly close to the Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Ingredients for cold Butterbeer:
- 4 cans cream soda
- 60ml butterscotch syrup
- 250ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 60ml melted butter
Directions for cold Butterbeer:
- Mix cream soda and butterscotch syrup thoroughly.
- Use a blender until smooth. If you don't have a blender, hand-whisk for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and butter, and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a glass with ice cubes, garnish with whipping cream if desired. Finally, enjoy!
Cold Butterbeer Recipe
At Universal Studios, Wizarding World of Harry Potter also offers frozen Butterbeer, a favorite among many visitors. Making frozen Butterbeer is incredibly simple with the recipe from Nourished Simply. #teamKlook, take note!
Ingredients for frozen Butterbeer:
- 500ml cream soda
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 500ml whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons caramel or melted butterscotch
Directions for frozen Butterbeer:
- Pour cream soda into a container and freeze for about 2 hours.
- Add melted butter and stir well.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight.
- Once the mixture is frozen, pour soda mixture and whipping cream into a glass in a 1:1 ratio.
- Top with caramel or melted butterscotch for garnish.
Do the 'official' Harry Potter Butterbeer recipes above make your weekend more magical? Practice now and show off your results with Klook Vietnam. Don't forget to follow Klook's Blog, Instagram, and Facebook for continuous updates on travel and life tips and tricks!
