Easy Homemade Butterbeer (Harry Potter-Inspired)
Chilled cream soda gets topped with a lightly spiced butterscotch cold foam for a sweet, rich, creamy, fizzy drink. Then, watch the magic happen! Once the cold foam is stirred into the soda, it will fizzy and foam up, creating a magical treat!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
For the Butterscotch Cold Foam
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butterscotch topping
- 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice additional 1 teaspoon lemon juice if you want it less sweet
For the Butterbeer
- 6 cans or bottles cream soda 12 ounces each, chilled
Instructions
- Freeze 6 mugs or pint glasses until icy, at least 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and salt to a jar or measuring cup. Using a milk frother or the whisk attachment on an immersion blender, mix for 1–2 minutes, or until the cream thickens slightly and becomes foamy. You can also use a blender or whisk by hand.
- Add the butterscotch topping and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix again until thick and creamy. Taste and add the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice if you prefer a less-sweet drink.
- Pour one can of chilled cream soda into each prepared mug. Top each drink with about 2 tablespoons of the butterscotch cold foam. Serve immediately while the soda is cold and fizzy and the foam is fresh.
- Watch the magic happen. Stir the cold foam into the creme soda a bit, and it will fizz and foam up.
Notes
Start with 1 teaspoon lemon juice in the whipped topping; add up to 1 teaspoon more for a less sweet sipper.
Don't over-whip the cream. You want a thick, foamy cold topping rather than stiff whipped cream. Stop mixing once the cream becomes airy and spoonable. If it thickens too much, simply stir in a little milk (even oatmilk) to thin it.
The cold foam topping can be stored in a tightly covered jar like a mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.
For a boozy version, sub out butterscotch topping for 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps and add 1½ ounces gold or spiced rum to each glass with the cream soda.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.2mg
