Butterbeer

Try this quintessential Wizarding drink and be transported to the 3 Broomsticks! Try it with a drop of butterscotch extract for a candy-like treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup heavy cream, divided
• ⅛ teaspoon butterscotch extract (optional)
• 4 (12-ounce) cream sodas
• Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil stirring often, until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Stir in butter, salt, vinegar, and ¼ cup heavy cream until combined. Allow mixture to remain in saucepan, and set aside. Let cool to room temperature.
3. If desired, in stir butterscotch extract.
4. In a medium bowl, mix 2 Tablespoons brown sugar mixture and remaining ½ cup heavy cream. Set aside.
5. Return saucepan to stovetop and reheat over medium-low heat. Stir in 1 cream soda and heat for a few minutes.
6. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer on low, whip brown sugar and cream mixture until just thickened and not completely whipped, 2-3 minutes.
7. Carefully divide brown sugar mixture (from saucepan) between 4 heat-proof cups. Add about ¼ cup of cream soda to each cup and stir to combine. Divide remaining cream soda between cups.
8. Garnish each cup evenly by spooning whipped topping over each. Sprinkle with a small pinch of cinnamon. Serve to all your thirsty wizards and witches and enjoy!

Yields 4 Servings

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