Maybe it was something that people tried back in the good ol' days. Then, it kind of faded into obscurity only to make a trendy comeback in recent years.
Or maybe, it's a cultural thing. I can't say as I know of many American convenience stores that carry butterbeer. But, I do know that all the fictional Brits of Harry Potter are fans.
Maybe butterbeer is fictional, too. Maybe it was invented for the sake of the Harry Potter series, and readers have created recipes based on its description.
Whatever the history, I've seen a few recipes here and there offering up the "true" mixture that is Butterbeer, but I've been skeptical. I mean, how do you really know if you're not J.K. Rowling? If she wrote a cookbook complete with Butterbeer, I'd be convinced.
Until that happens, I'm forced to try a myriad of recipes until I find one that simply knocks my socks off. Mine alone, perhaps, but whatever. The joy of reading is creating your own interpretation of the story, right?
So, it's only logical that I concoct my own Butterbeer... I think.
Butterbeer
2 Liter bottle Vanilla Cream Soda
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp butter extract
1 tsp rum extract
1 cup whipped cream
In a slow cooker of water, cook a can of sweetened condensed milk for 6 hours. When it's done, it should be thick and toffee-like.
Combine soda, milk and extracts together in a large serving pitcher.
After serving into individual cups, top with whipped cream. Lightly mix the whipped cream into the top of the Butterbeer to form a foamy top.
Listening to: No Doubt - Hella Good
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