Hey Harry Potter fans! Did you know you can order a Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks from their “Secret Menu”? I’m going to show you how and give you a recipe to make a Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino right at home!
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What is Butterbeer?
Butterbeer is a fictitious drink that first appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books and movies. The taste of Butterbeer varies depending on who’s making it, but some common ingredients are cream soda, butter-flavored syrup, and marshmallow fluff.
You can get many different forms of famous Harry Potter Butterbeer when you visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando.
I’ve had classic Butterbeer, Hot Butterbeer, Frozen Butterbeer, and Butterbeer ice cream! I’ve even created a recipe for Butterbeer cupcakes that you can find here.
What is a Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino?
The Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino is a fan-created beverage that starts with a creme Frappuccino base of the drink and combines the flavors of Butterscotch and Caramel.
It tastes like a creamy, sweet, and slightly salty dessert! It’s definitely not an exact replica of Butterbeer from Harry Potter, but it’s still delicious enough to make you feel magical! Try this delicious drink with these Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites for the perfect combination!
How to Order a Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks
If you want to order this Starbucks secret menu item, you’ll want to ask for a Vanilla Frappuccino with two pumps of caramel syrup and two pumps of Toffee Nut syrup. You can also ask for an extra caramel drizzle.
Ingredients to Make a Butterbeer Frappuccino at Home
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Ice: Use your favorite type of cubed ice. You will need about one cup.
MIlk: Whole milk is recommended to make a Frappuccino, just like Starbucks.
Ice Cream: For a creamy Frappuccino, three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream is recommended.
Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste: Use either half a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a quarter teaspoon of paste for the best flavor.
Caramel Syrup & Toffee Syrup: You’ll need 1-2 pumps of caramel and toffee syrup for the Butterbeer flavor. I found these syrups at my local grocery store, but you can also purchase them on Amazon.
Whipped Cream, optional: Topping with whipped cream is not necessary but makes it even more delicious.
Caramel Sauce, optional: Drizzling some caramel sauce or butterscotch sauce inside of the cup or on top of the whipped cream gives your Frappuccino a nice finishing touch.
How to Make Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino Recipe
[Step 1] Add the milk, ice cream, syrups, vanilla, and ice to a powerful blender. Blend until the ice is broken up and the drink is smooth.
[Step 2] Drizzle the inside of your glass with caramel sauce, if desired. I used a mason jar as a cup.
[Step 3] Pour the Butterbeer Frappuccino into your glass.
[Step 4] Top the frozen drink with whipped cream, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Blender
- Serving Glass or Mason Jar
Final Thoughts
If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, then you have to try this delicious Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino! Even if you’re not a fan of the books or movies, I’m sure you’ll still love this sweet and creamy drink.
Now that you know how to make your own Butterbeer Starbucks drink at home, you can enjoy this delicious beverage any time of the year which is the next best thing.
Whether it’s summer or winter (or even Halloween!), having a Butterbeer drink is sure to put a smile on your face! Plus, it’s super easy to make and only takes about 5 minutes. If you’re a fan of Starbucks Copycat Recipes, make sure to try my Starbucks Lemon Loaf recipe found here.
More Beverage Recipes:
- Disneyland’s Frozen Watermelon Lemonade
- Ghirardelli Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
- Disney’s Dole Whip
- Disney’s PB&J Milkshake
- Old Fashioned Chocolate Malt
Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino
Hey Harry Potter fans! Did you know you can order a Butterbeer Frappuccino at Starbucks from their "Secret Menu"? I'm going to show you how and give you a recipe to make a Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino right at home!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ice
- 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
- 3 Scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Caramel Syrup (1-2 Pumps)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Toffee Syrup (1-2 Pumps)
- Whipped Cream, optional for topping
- Caramel Sauce, optional for drizzling
Instructions
- Add the milk, ice cream, syrups, vanilla, and ice to a powerful blender. Blend until the ice is broken up and the drink is smooth.
- Drizzle the inside of your glass with caramel sauce, if desired. I used a mason jar as a cup.
- Pour the Butterbeer Frappuccino into your glass.
- Top the frozen drink with whipped cream, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 ServingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 1147Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 649mgCarbohydrates: 178gFiber: 1gSugar: 150gProtein: 20g
