Harry Potter Butterbeer

The Butterbeer begins with equal parts vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, which both supply the boozy quotient in this recipe. Cream soda provides the cold, fizzy element, and when combined, the trio yield a drink that is sweet and refreshing.

To create the topping, heavy whipping cream is joined by butterscotch syrup and whipped. Put it all together, and you’ve got a drink fit for Potter and his pals.

In the event that underage fans (or lightweight house-elves) want to join the festivities, it’s easy to make Butterbeer nonalcoholic. Simply remove the vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, and replace them with a dash of vanilla extract and butter extract. The flavor will be similar, but without the heady effects.

• 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
• 1 ounce vanilla vodka
• 6 ounces cream soda
• Garnish: whipped cream
• Garnish: butterscotch syrup
• Garnish: butterscotch whipped cream (recipe below)

1. Add butterscotch schnapps, vanilla vodka and cream soda into a frosty mug.
2. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and butterscotch syrup drizzled on top, or top with butterscotch whipped cream.