Butterbeer Cocktail
This Butterbeer Cocktail is a 4-ingredient drink that’s a fun, tasty twist on the iconic Butterbeer that every Harry Potter fan knows and loves! Made with apple cider, cream soda, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka.
Put more of that jug of apple cider to use by also mixing up an Easy Apple Cider Martini or a Cozy Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail!
Mixing Up This Harry Potter-Inspired Recipe!
Pour yourself a Butterbeer Cocktail and grab your favorite Harry Potter book or movie! Or enjoy a few of these fun cocktails with friends for Harry’s Birthday or Halloween!
Since we can’t always be at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter enjoying a mug at The Three Broomsticks, I needed to find a way to enjoy the flavors right at home! And I’m confident that I nailed it with this alcoholic butterbeer recipe that’s made with apple cider, vodka, butterscotch schnapps, and cream soda!
I’ll let all of you witches, wizards, and muggles decide for yourselves, though! But be prepared; this butterbeer cocktail is perfectly sweet AND strong!
Looking for a non-alcoholic recipe? Try this Butterbeer Dirty Soda!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Sweet, cozy flavors of caramel and butterscotch.
Texture: Smooth with a fizzy kick from the cream soda.
Ease: 2/10
Pros: A simple cocktail that’s perfect for Harry Potter lovers!
Cons: If you don’t enjoy butterbeer or butterscotch you may not like this cocktail.
Would I Make This Again? Yes!
Butterbeer Cocktail Ingredients
- Cider – This might seem like an odd ingredient to add to this Boozy Butterbeer recipe, but I promise, it works! The cider helps to brighten the sweetness of this drink and add a bit of acidity to balance out the alcohol.
- Alcohol – This recipe calls for butterscotch schnapps and vodka. Use what you have on hand or grab your favorite brands!
- Ice – The apple cider and alcohol are added to a cocktail shaker with ice. Allowing the ingredients to thoroughly combine while giving them the perfect chill!
- Soda – You choose the overall sweetness of the cocktail with the amount of cream soda you choose to add. I think anywhere between 2 and 4 ounces is perfect.
- Granulated Sugar – For a fun, sweet rim!
- Cinnamon Stick – For garnish.
Dressing Up The Rim!
Nothing makes a cocktail more fun than dressing up the rim! It’s such a simple touch, yet it shows that you’ve gone the extra mile!
For this butterbeer cocktail, I used apple cider and granulated sugar. This step will be done before the cocktail is poured into the glass.
I first pour the apple cider into a lipped plate that the rim of the glass would easily fit in. Then I dip the rim into it before heading to the sugar!
I like to spread the sugar out onto a plate, too, for easier dipping and quick clean-up! Once the sugared rim is complete, I pour the tasty drink in and garnish it with a cinnamon stick!
A brown sugar rim would also be delicious with this drink!
How To Make A Butterbeer Cocktail
- Dip the rim of your glass into apple cider and then into the granulated sugar.
- Pour apple cider, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the cocktail mixture vigorously and then strain it into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Top the cocktail with cream soda or ginger beer.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
Rebecca’s Tips
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can just use a jar with a tight lid, such as a mason jar. A blender bottler or protein shaker would also work in a pinch!
- This cocktail is already a bit on the stronger side, but you can certainly still add vodka to increase the alcoholic content. On the flip side, you can take away some of the vodka for a more tame cocktail!
- You can make this cocktail using bourbon instead of vodka for a nice flavor as well. Or try vanilla vodka for a slight variation.
- You could make a large pitcher of apple cider, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka ahead of time. Then when ready to serve, pour the soda in. If you mix the soda in too early or allow it to set in a punch bowl, the fizz will dissipate.
- For more fun, top this cocktail with my butterbeer whipped cream! To make it, you’ll need to combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp of butterscotch instant pudding mix (dry). Then whip the ingredients until light and fluffy!
More Butterbeer Recipes To Try:
- Harry Potter Butterbeer Pancakes – A dessert-like breakfast that all the wizards and muggles love!
- Butterbeer No Bake Cookies – A delicious no bake treat that keeps you coming back for more!
- Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes – The perfect treat to enjoy with a Harry Potter Movie!
- Homemade Butterbeer Dirty Soda – Cream soda, butterscotch syrups, cream, and butter extract!
- Harry Potter Butterbeer Muddy Buddies – A tasty twist on my Classic Muddy Buddies!
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Butterbeer Cocktail
Ingredients
Sugar Rim
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ounce apple cider
Drink
- 2 ounces apple cider
- 1½ ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce vodka
- 2-4 ounces cream soda
- Cinnamon Stick for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the rims of your glasses into apple cider and then into sugar.2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 ounce apple cider
- Add apple cider, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka to a cocktail shaker with ice.2 ounces apple cider, 1½ ounces butterscotch schnapps, 1 ounce vodka
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds and strain into the prepped cocktail glass.
- Top drink with cream soda or ginger beer.2-4 ounces cream soda
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.Cinnamon Stick
Notes
- Substitutions: You can also try it with bourbon instead of vodka to give it a nice flavor.
- Nutritional information is an estimate that does not include the sugar rim.
Nutrition
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