Wizarding World of Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

After our visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando I knew I wanted to brew Butterbeer at home. After searching my harry potter cookbook I realized its not in there! How can you have a harry potter cookbook with out butterbeer :(   So I turned to my good friend, Google.  I found a recipe tested it out and it tastes just like the butterbeer that is served in the park. So this May for Mothers Day we had a harry potter party with meals and drinks from the cookbook, be sure to check out my other harry potter recipes! Enjoy!

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

Directions:

Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 1/4 hr

1. 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.
2. Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar and 1/4 heavy cream. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
3. Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the rum extract.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Recipe from food.com, Photos by Laura Spear from Mothers Day 2011

Bon Appétit,