If you are a Harry Potter fan then I am sure you have heard of Butterbeer. This recipe for Butterbeer Frappuccino will be your next favourite drink for the summer or anytime you have a craving. By mixing the favours of Butterbeer and espresso you will have a fabulous Frappuccino cold drink.
What is a butterbeer?
Butterbeer is a sweet and creamy drink that is made with soda, sugar, heavy cream, butter and a touch of rum and once made has a butterscotch flavour. The origin dates back to 1588, but has become more popular because of the Harry Potter movies.
In Hogsmeade, you may find the wizardly friends from Hogwarts school enjoying a glass of Butterbeer at the Hogs Head Inn and the Three Broomsticks Inn. Each had a slightly different taste at each location. Some being slightly sweeter and some being a bit dusty.
Since Butterbeer has a small amount of alcohol, it is not a kid-friendly drink making the smarter choice is a DIY Butterbeer Frappuccino.
Frappuccino
Cappuccinos are hot coffee drinks while Frappuccinos are cold drinks using ice, ice cream, coffee and of course a syrup for the flavouring of your choice. This recipe uses both caramel and butterscotch syrup.
Most places that make Frappuccinos will usually use an espresso machine to make the coffee however, you do not need one to make this recipe for a Butterbeer Frappuccino. Just add in a shot of coffee. If you want a specialty coffee for making espresso, check out the many flavours at Bulk Barn.
Butterbeer frappuccino at starbucks
Did you know that you can order a Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks? When I don’t have time to make it at home, I order the Strabucks Butterbeer Frappuccino that is available on the Starbucks secret menu drinks! It’s a caramel and toffee creme Frappuccino that imitates the Butterbeer from Harry Potter.
If you love to make homemade Starbucks cold drinks, you can also try one of these recipes for Starbucks drinks: Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe, Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher Recipe or 21 Starbucks Copycat Recipes for Cold Drinks!
Harry Potter Butterbeer frappuccino recipe
If you are having a Harry Potter movie marathon or party, make sure to whip up a batch of this Butterbeer Frappuccino recipe to enjoy with your guests. It is simple and easy to make with or without coffee in it. Your family will love the fact that you can now make a Butterbeer Frappuccino at home! Muggles, witches and wizards grab your wands and enjoy a Frappuccino Harry Potter style.
Makes: 2 Butterbeer Frappuccinos
Prep: 10 Minutes
Caffeine-free butterbeer frappuccino
For a caffeine-free Butterbeer Frappuccino, leave out the shot of espresso.
Dairy-free Butterbeer Frappuccino
For a dairy free Butterbeer Frappuccino, use dairy free coconut ice cream and oatmilk to replace the regular milk.
Kitchen Tools
- Blender
- Ice cube trays
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 2 cups
Butterbeer Frappuccino ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 shot of Espresso or strong coffee if you don’t want to make an Espresso (Other options: How to make Espresso with a drip coffee maker or how to make an Espresso without a machine)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk; maybe more
- Caramel syrup for drizzle (homemade or store bought)
- Butterscotch syrup for drizzle (homemade or store bought)
- Whipped Cream for topping (homemade or store bought)
How to make a butterbeer frappuccino
Place 4 scoops ice cream, ice, shot of espresso or strong coffee, and milk into a blender. Blend well. If it is too thick add a little more milk and blend.
In a cup, drizzle caramel and butterscotch syrup along the sides of the cup. Pour in the Frappuccino.
Top the cold drink with whipped topping, caramel and butterscotch drizzle.
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Butterbeer Frappuccino
Equipment
- Blender
- Ice cube trays
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 2 Cups/glasses
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 shot Espresso or strong coffee Other options: How to make Espresso with a drip coffee maker or how to make an Espresso without a machine
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk ; maybe more
- 4 tsp Caramel syrup for drizzle (homemade or store bought)
- 4 tsp Butterscotch for drizzle (homemade or store bought)
- 1 cup Whipped Cream for topping (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
- Place 4 scoops ice cream, ice, shot of espresso or strong coffee, and milk into a blender. Blend well. If it is too thick add a little more milk and blend.
- In a cup, drizzle caramel and butterscotch syrup along the sides of the cup. Pour in the Frappuccino.
- Top the cold drink with whipped topping, caramel and butterscotch drizzle.
This looks amazing
The Butterbeer Frappuccino looks delicious. I like a sweet drink and the butterscotch and caramel combination sounds wonderful.
Oh this sounds wonderful! I like the inclusion of ice cream – ice cream makes everything better!!!
Mishelle G
Yes!!!!
I love butterscotch
Never had a frappuccino before. With Ice cream, butterscotch and caramel in this one, I would definitely give it a try.
Yum! Thanks for the recipe, I am going to make this
my partner will love this
I love Frappuccinos in the Summer! This Butterbeer recipe looks amazing!!! Ice cream included? Count me in!
This sounds delicious. I would need to have it with out espresso.
the diabetes prevents me from enjoying this one.
This would make teens everywhere very happy! Sounds tasty!
Mishelle G
The Butterbeer Frappuccino Looks delicious. I really like the addition of the butterscotch syrup.
Like the sound of butterscotch and Carmel mixed
frappuccinos are the best treat for summer! cool, sweet and satiating.
I like all the ingredients so I’m sure I would love this frappuccino.
This looks amazing!! The butterscotch is my favorite part!
The flavors sound delicious, I’d love to try one.
The Butterbeer Frappuccino Looks delicious. It looks so creamy and nice.
Very unique party please for sure.
This looks and sounds scrumptious! I LOVE caramel!
I love frapps because they taste like a dessert!!
Omg I love this!!!
This Butterbeer Frappuccino sounds out of this world and looks delicious! My favorite part about the recipe is the vanilla ice cream, caramel syrup and the butterscotch syrup. I’m making this recipe for sure!
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!
That sounds really good!
This looks delicious and refreshing. Love the caramel!
Oh my! Now this is my kind of treat!
I have never had a Frappuccino before; but the butterscotch caramel combo sounds amazing!
This looks delicious! I love how refreshing Frappuccinos are when it’s hot outside.