Butterbeer by Ashly and Timothy
Ashly and TimothyThis recipe for butterbeer is very similar to the one served at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but it's even richer and sweeter.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. rum extract
Topping
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cups heavy cream
Per Glass
- 48 oz. cream soda
Instructions
Base
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water.
- Bring to gentle boil and cook, stirring often, until the mixture reads 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Stir in butter, apple cider vinegar, and a third of the heavy cream.
- Set aside to cool to room temperature. Once the mixture is cooled, stir in the rum extract.
Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar mixture and the remaining heavy cream.
- Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened but not completely whipped (about 2–3 minutes).
Per Glass
- Divide brown sugar mixture among four tall glasses (about 1/4 cup for each glass).
- Add 1/4 cup of cream soda to each glass. Stir to combine.
- Fill each glass near to the top with additional cream soda and add the whipped topping.
Notes
- Feel free to reduce the butter to taste (up to 2/3).
- Vanilla extract can be substituted for the rum extract if desired.
- Try adding pumpkin pie spice to taste for a unique flavor.