Rum Butter Beer

This boozy take on Rum Butter Beer will give you the feeling of being in the world of Harry Potter, but with an added adult twist. The butterscotch sauce, that’s so easy to make, and sparkling apple cider provide its characteristic sweetness while rum and butterscotch liqueur give it a kick!

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this drink will truly make you feel like a part of the Hogwarts world. Even if you aren’t a fan, you’ll still enjoy it because it’s so damn good. This Rum Butter Beer has all the ingredients a classic Butter Beer has, but we added our own twist of some special ingredients to make this drink truly one of a kind.

Ingredients

• 30-45 ml butterscotch syrup (recipe follows)
• 30-45 ml dark rum
• 15 ml Salted Caramel Bailey’s
• 1 cup non alcoholic sparkling apple cider, cold
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

For the Butterscotch Syrup –

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp salted butter
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup hot water

1. In a tall sauce pot, combine sugar, the first cup of water and butter.
2. Turn on heat to medium low and stir until sugar melts.
3. Once the sugar has melted, stop stirring and turn up the heat to medium high.
4. Bring to a boil, swirling the pan to keep the mixture moving.
5. If needed, use a wet pastry brush to wash down crystals that form on the side of the pan.
6. Cook until the mixture is golden brown and caramelized, making sure to pull it off the heat before it burns.
7. Add the baking soda and stir it in (the mixture will bubble up).
8. Slowly pour in remaining hot water and stir until smooth.
9. If the mixture separates when the water is added, reheat it over low heat and stir until any sugar clumps melt.

This syrup can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, but it is likely to crystalize. Store it in a glass bowl or jar and gently warm it up in the microwave until the crystals melt. I’d highly recommend using the defrost setting.

For the Rum Butter Beer –

Add all the ingredients in a mug and mix well until blended. The Rum Butter Beer will foam naturally, but you can top it with whpped cream if desired. Serve immediately. Cheers!