Butterbeer
Butterbeer is a fictional drink served in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, typically in the village of Hogsmeade. It is enjoyed by wizards, both young and old, as well as House-Elves. It's reportedly mildly alcoholic, and has a "warming effect" on the drinker. Butterbeer can be served hot or cold, and has been described by Rowling as "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch."1
Fast Facts
- First mentioned: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets1
- House-Elves are known to use Butterbeer to get intoxicated1
- Creator: Madame Rosmerta2
- Availability: The Three Broomsticks, The Hog's Head
- Price: Two sickles1
- Presentation: Bottle or tankard3
Butterbeer Recipe
The true ingredients of butterbeer are unknown. However, some non-alcoholic recipes call for cream soda, butterscotch and milk4 Butterbeer cocktails typically include butterscotch schnapps.5
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Harry Potter Food | Harry Potter | J.K. Rowling | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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