Creamy, Butterscotch-Rich, and Ready in Minutes
Whether you’re a longtime fan of fantasy worlds or simply love warm, cozy drinks, this delicious butterbeer recipe you’ll love! delivers all the nostalgic flavor without being overly sugary. You can make it hot, cold, or even frozen — all versions included below!
⭐ Classic Butterbeer (Non-Alcoholic)
Serves: 2
Ingredients
2 cups cream soda (chilled or gently warmed)
2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
¼ cup heavy cream (for topping)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Frothy Topping:
Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until slightly thick and fluffy — soft, pourable peaks are perfect.
Mix the Base:
In a glass or heat-safe mug, stir together the cream soda and butterscotch syrup.
Add the Magic:
Stir in the melted butter for that iconic buttery richness.
Top and Serve:
Spoon or pour the vanilla cream on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet, frothy layers!
⭐ Hot Butterbeer Version
Perfect for cold evenings!
Warm the cream soda on the stovetop until steamy (not boiling).
Mix in the butterscotch and melted butter, then top with warm whipped cream or marshmallow fluff.
⭐ Frozen Butterbeer
Sweet, slushy, and refreshing!
Blend together:
2 cups cream soda (frozen into ice cubes OR very cold)
2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
Splash of milk
Blend until slushy, then add whipped cream on top.
⭐ Adult Butterbeer (Alcoholic)
Add a little grown-up twist:
Mix in 1–2 oz of vanilla vodka, spiced rum, or butterscotch schnapps to the classic recipe.
Tips for the Best Butterbeer
Use cream soda instead of cola — it gives that buttery-vanilla base.
Butterscotch syrup is the key flavor; caramel syrup works in a pinch.
Melted butter adds richness, but you can skip it for a lighter version.
Want a café-style topping? Fold a spoonful of marshmallow crème into your whipped cream.
Add a pinch of sea salt to balance sweetness — game changer!
Variations to Try
Salted Caramel Butterbeer: Replace butterscotch with salted caramel syrup.
Pumpkin Spice Butterbeer: Add ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice to the drink.
Iced Latte Butterbeer: Mix ½ cup cooled coffee into the base.