Hot or Cold, Spiked or Not: A Dreamy Butterbeer Recipe (2024)

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Is Butterbeer supposed to be cold or hot? ›

Butterbeer was served cold in bottles and hot in "foaming tankards". In Hogsmeade, it's sold at the Three Broomsticks Inn and the Hog's Head Inn, although the fact that the latter pub's stock was described as "very dusty" suggested that it was not sold there very often.

Asked, "What does Butterbeer taste like?" before Universal even began working to create the stuff, J.K. Rowling was quoted as saying that she imagined it to be "a bit like less sickly butterscotch." Two and a half years in the making, the Rowling-approved original is as popular as ever, even with all the other ...

INGREDIENTS: carbonated water, sugar, glucose syrup, pear juice concentrate, natural flavours, acid (lactic acid), fermented ginger root extract (water, glucose syrup, ginger root, pear juice concentrate, yeast), concentrate (apple, carrot, hibiscus), quillaia extract.

The Butterbeer begins with equal parts vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, which both supply the boozy quotient in this recipe. Cream soda provides the cold, fizzy element, and when combined, the trio yield a drink that is sweet and refreshing.

It is sweet but not too sweet, with a very rich and luscious flavor. It comes with the same thick foam on top as the other kinds do and it slowly melts into the rest of the beverage making it even better. Hot Butterbeer is a rare treat, because of its seasonal nature.

The Three Broomsticks (in Hogsmeade) and The Leaky Cauldron (in Diagon Alley): Cold Butterbeer. Frozen Butterbeer. Hot 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.

Then we flew over to Scotland to meet with Rowling, presented her the menu we wanted to do, and she really liked everything! She had this big smile on her face — especially when she had the Pumpkin Juice. She even got that foamy white mustache when she tried the Butterbeer.

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.

How to Make Adult Butterbeer with Alcohol. Whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form using a hand mixer. Fold in the melted butter. Pour the cream soda, seltzer, and vodka into a pitcher and mix together.

Do they put alcohol in Butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer in the Harry Potter series implies a low alcohol content, as seen through subtle hints and the reactions of characters like Hermione and Winky. At Universal Studios, Butterbeer is non-alcoholic to create an inclusive experience for fans of all ages, prioritizing accessibility and family-friendliness.

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.

What is the legal drinking age? 18 is the legal drinking age in Scotland.

↑ In the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, however, Hermione Granger appears to act slightly tipsy after a visit to the Three Broomsticks Inn where she was shown drinking some; this can be seen just before the discovery of Katie Bell.

You can also get it inside at Hog's Head or the Three Broomsticks restaurant (where they also serve hot Butterbeer). If you are dairy-free or vegan, you can now get a Butterbeer with a vegan-friendly froth at The Three Broomsticks or Hog's Head!

In the books, Butterbeer is described as having a very slight alcoholic content. Of course, in the parks and in pretty much all homemade recipes it's made alcohol-free. Butterbeer was also a real drink in England called “Buttered Beer” in the 1500s. It was made from beer, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, and cloves.

Ever since opening in 2011, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter hasn't been able to sell ButterBeer without its creamy, foam topping. Although the foam topping is often praised as the most delicious part, it's the only component of the drink that contains dairy.

Butter beer is delicious but hard to describe. It definitely has a butterscotch flavor to it, creamy and cold. A definite "must try" if you're going to Universal. If you are staying at a Universal hotel, you can get into the park an hour earlier and that is the best time for Harry Potter rides.