Butterbeer

Prep Time 7 mins
Assembly Time 3 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Description

Butterbeer is the iconic drink served at The Three Broomsticks Inn in Hogsmeade from the Harry Potter series. This boozy version, based on the recipe served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida, was created by author Cassandra Reeder and published in her book The Geeky Bartender Drinks: Real-Life Recipes for Fantasy Cocktails Drinks. It pairs spiced rum with dry stout beer, milk, butter, baking spices, and whipped cream to up the alcohol content of the beloved beverage.

Ingredients
  • 24 fl oz Dry Stout Beer
  • 4 fl oz Spiced Rum
  • 2 fl oz Evaporated Milk
  • 0.5 fl oz Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 8 Whole Cloves
  • 8 Whole Allspice Berries
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 oz Whipped Cream
  • 4 pinches Grated Nutmeg
Method
  1. 1

    Pour beer into a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries.

  3. 3

    Bring to boil over high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove spices.

  6. 6

    Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Pour into a beer mug.

  8. 8

    Top with whipped cream.

  9. 9

    Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/butterbeer-cocktail/