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Butterscotch “Beer” Recipe

A wizarding world favorite, this “beer” recipe allows you to enjoy a cup full of butterscotch-y goodness whenever you’d like, even if you aren’t at a wizarding bar.
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: beer, butterscotch
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 20 oz lemon lime soda
  • ice

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • When the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  • Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature, 15 minutes.
  • When cool, divide between 4 large glasses filled halfway up with ice.
  • Slowly top with soda, but be careful not to overfill, as the mixture will bubble and foam! Stir to blend and enjoy.

Notes

Excerpted from The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani. Copyright © 2021 Ulysses Press. Reprinted with permission from Ulysses Press. New York, NY. All rights reserved.