Recipes: Now Serving, Butterbeer!

What is butterbeer you ask? Well for those of you who are not familiar with the Harry Potter book series, it's a drink that is supposed to warm you up and can be purchased in the fictional town of Hogsmead. However, Hogwarts and Hogsmeade were created in a physical form in Universal Orlando! For those of us that can't afford to fly to Florida just to try a drink, you can customize a drink at Starbucks and get it locally!

Here are the two ways to order your very own butterbeer replica thanks to a posting on slashfilm.com! Enjoy!

Frappucino Version:

• A Creme Frappuccino base. Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency.
• Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup.
• Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup.
• Top with caramel drizzle

Hot Version:

• Whole milk steamer
• Add caramel syrup (2 for tall, 3 for grande, 4 for venti)
• Add toffee nut syrup (2 for tall, 3 for grande, 4 for venti)
• Add cinnamon dolce syrup (2 for tall, 3 for grande, 4 for venti)
• Whipped cream and salted caramel bits on top
• Optional if you prefer to add a coffee taste: Add a shot of espresso (2 for a grande or venti)

Here's the link to the website:

http://www.slashfilm.com/starbucks-serving-harry-potter-inspired-butterbeer-to-muggles-heres-how-to-get-it/

Have a good weekend!

- Charles Quinto