Butterbeer

In honor of the LAST Harry Potter movie just released in theaters over the weekend, I thought it appropriate to make a batch of the famous Butterbeer from Hogwarts Academy! Now we have not yet been to the new Wizzarding World of Harry Potter theme park, although Dave has been made it clear he's ready to go anytime, so I have not had the original they sell at the park. There are a multiple recipes out there for butterbeer but I chose this one because it wasn't as complicated and (from what I read) seems to be the most like the real thing.

This recipe comes from Fox News that I found on Dine & Dish. It is a creamy and buttery concoction that is definitely sweet! If you really craving something sweet then this is just right for you. I'm looking forward to trying the real thing sometime soon!

Enjoy!

Butterbeer

1 cup light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Four 12-ounce bottles cream soda

In a small saucepan over medium, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring often, until the mixture reads 240 F on a candy thermometer.

Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar and 1/4 heavy cream. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the rum extract.

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened, but not completely whipped, about 2 to 3 minutes.

To serve, divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses (about 1/4 cup for each glass). Add 1/4 cup of cream soda to each glass, then stir to combine. Fill each glass nearly to the top with additional cream soda, then spoon the whipped topping over each.