In the fictional world, it was winter, and the drink was hot.

you could make the bubbly concoction at home with this incredibly easy butterbeer recipe.

Butterscotch flavor permeates the drink, both in the soda base and the topping, which well get into.

Mugs of Butterbeer Topped with Whipped Cream

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Buy Store-Bought Butterscotch Syrup…

There are two ways to go about adding the butterscotch flavor in.

You might be surprised to find that making your own butterscotch syrupmight be easierthan finding a quality bottled syrup!

Butterbeer Topped with Whipped Cream and in the Background, Ingredients to Make the Drink

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If you do wish to purchase a pre-made bottle, I recommendMonins Butterscotch syrup.

If you have one near you, you may be in luck!

…Or Make Your Own Butterscotch Syrup!

Butterbeer Topped with Whipped Cream

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This should loosen it up enough to disperse throughout the cream soda.

I also recommend taking a few minutes to whip up your own fresh cream.

Even in the small glass, leave room for an inch of that cream topping!

Beer Poured into Mug for Butterbeer Recipe

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More Butterscotch like!

you might even chill your glasses in the freezer while you assemble the drink.

If making the butterscotch syrup from scratch, hey see headnotes and use thisSimply Recipes butterscotch sauce recipe.

Butterbeer Topped with Whipped Cream

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Extra butterscotch whipped cream can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

In the chilled pint glass, combine the butterscotch syrup and cream soda, stirring to combine.

Spoon about 1 inch of the butterscotch whipped cream over the top of the soda.

Butterbeer with Whipped Cream Next to Another Mug with More Butterbeer

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