Three Broomsticks Butterbeer
A warm or cold sweet drink reminiscent of caramel and cream soda, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 7.5 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 35 Werther’s caramels or candies, unwrapped
- 1 and 1/4 cups apple cider
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups cream soda (room temperature for hot, chilled for cold)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Butterscotch syrup (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, Werther’s caramels, allspice, and cinnamon. Stir over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Add butter extract and vanilla extract.
- For warm Butterbeer, add room temperature cream soda to the pot and cook until hot. Ladle into cups, top with whipped cream, and drizzle with butterscotch syrup.
- For cold Butterbeer, allow the butterscotch mixture to cool completely, then ladle 1/4 cup into a serving glass and top with 1 cup chilled cream soda.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch syrup, if desired.
Notes
Can easily be made healthier by using sugar-free caramels and lighter toppings. Store leftover butterscotch sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 and 1/4 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Butterbeer, drink, festive, sweet, warm beverage
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