Description
This Frothy Spiced Creamy Butterbeer is a warm, comforting drink inspired by the beloved wizarding world. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and a harmonious blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it’s a creamy and flavorful treat topped with chilled cream soda for a fizzy finish. Perfect for cozying up on chilly days or serving at themed parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup cream soda, chilled
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter to form the base of the butterbeer.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture is steaming hot, the butter is fully melted, and the brown sugar has dissolved completely, ensuring a smooth blend.
- Add Spices and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt to infuse the mixture with warm, distinctive flavors.
- Blend for Frothiness: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and blend until frothy and smooth, creating a creamy texture.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour about 3/4 cup of the frothy spiced milk mixture into each serving mug, then gently top with 1/4 cup of chilled cream soda, stirring softly to combine the fizz without losing froth.
- Add Toppings: Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream on top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg for an attractive and flavorful garnish.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, frothy, and spiced delight at its best.
Notes
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for the creamiest texture, but you can substitute with lower-fat dairy if desired.
- Chilling the cream soda beforehand ensures a nice contrast in temperature and maintains the fizz.
- Adjust the spices to your taste—more cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance warmth and depth.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy with coconut milk and coconut cream, and use a vegan butter alternative.
- If you don’t have an immersion blender, a regular blender works just as well; blend in small batches if necessary.
