Wizards, witches, goblins and giants … It’s no secret that Halloween season may brew up some feelings of Harry Potter nostalgia for the whole family. Not to mention the Harry Potter movie marathons you are likely to come across when flipping through the channels around this time of year. If a trip to the wizarding world is in your plans this month, brew up an indulgent batch of butterbeers for family and friends, both kid-friendly and a boozy one for the adults. Then cuddle up on the couch for a magic-filled movie night! Here are our favorite butterbeer recipes:

 

Family Butterbeer Recipe

Total Time: ~10 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Butterbeer:

1 cup (8 oz) cream soda, chilled

⅓ cup butterscotch syrup 

½ tablespoon Organic Majestic Butter, melted

Ice (optional)*

For the topping:

½ cup whipped cream

Butterscotch syrup drizzle (optional)

Directions

1. In a pitcher, mix the cream soda, syrup and melted butter together with a large spoon or whisk (in lieu of a pitcher, divide the ingredients evenly between two glasses or mugs and mix with a spoon). 
2. Pour the mixture into two glasses or mugs and top with a dollop of whipped cream and butterscotch syrup drizzle (optional).

*Butterbeer can be delightfully served over ice or warmed on the stove or microwave.

Boozy Butterbeer Recipe

Total Time: ~15 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Butterbeer:

1 cup (8 oz) cream soda, chilled

1 oz Vanilla Vodka

1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps

2 Tbsp butterscotch syrup 

½ tablespoon Organic Majestic Butter, melted

Ice

For the topping:

½ cup whipped cream

Butterscotch syrup drizzle (optional)

Directions

1. In a pitcher, mix the boozy butterbeer ingredients together with a large spoon or whisk (in lieu of a pitcher, divide the ingredients evenly between two glasses or mugs and mix with a spoon). 
2. Pour the mixture into two glasses or mugs with ice and top with a dollop of whipped cream and butterscotch syrup drizzle (optional).