Description
Frothy Spiced Creamy Butterbeer is a magical, comforting beverage blending rich creaminess, warming spices, and a bubbly frothy top. Perfect for cozy nights or any season, it offers a luscious fusion of buttery caramel flavors with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a light airy foam. Easy to make and customizable, it’s an ideal treat for all ages and occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Butter Mixture: Melt the unsalted butter over low heat in a saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook gently while stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves fully and the mixture becomes fragrant and rich, forming a spiced caramel base. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add Cream and Butterscotch: Slowly pour in the heavy cream along with butterscotch syrup and vanilla extract. Stir gently on low heat until all ingredients blend smoothly and the mixture thickens slightly, creating a luscious creamy base.
- Chill and Froth the Cream: Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Pour half of the cream mixture into a chilled mixing bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip lightly until soft frothy peaks form—this will create the signature frothy top of the butterbeer.
- Combine with Sparkling Water: Pour the remaining cream mixture into serving glasses. Carefully top each glass with chilled club soda or sparkling water to add fizz and lightness. Gently spoon or pipe the whipped frothy cream on top to form a luxurious foam cap.
- Final Touch and Serve: Optionally sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg over the frothy layer for extra spice and visual appeal. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting, creamy, and fizzy drink.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter and fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better froth.
- Keep the heat low when preparing the base to avoid burning sugar or curdling cream.
- Stir gently when adding sparkling water to maintain carbonation.
- Adjust whipping time for softer or stiffer froth as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: butterbeer, spiced butterbeer, creamy butterbeer, frothy drink, cozy drink, magical beverage, butterscotch drink, cinnamon nutmeg drink
