Homemade Starbucks Butterbeer Latte Recipe (2024)

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Learn how to make a delicious butterbeer latte at home with this simple recipe! Or learn how to order one (hot or iced) from the Starbucks secret menu!

I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd, so whenever I’m in the mood for a delicious, hot beverage, I whip up a hot butterbeer latte! My sister-in-law introduced me to this drink at Christmas one year, and it is the yummiest thing ever! It’s so simple to make, and you can make it with or without coffee, depending on your preference.

(And, did you know you can order a butterbeer latte or butterbeer frappuccino from the Starbucks secret menu?! I’ll show you how below!)

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The original butterbeer latte recipe is below, but I’ve also included a few variations at the end, including how to order one (hot or iced) from the Starbucks secret menu!

If you’re looking for some other delicious warm drinks, check out thishomemade wassail recipe, and this Starbuck caramel apple spice recipe; you can make them both in your slow cooker!

Butterbeer Latte Recipe

The recipe below is for a single serving, but you can easily double, triple, or quadruple it (or more!) if you need to make a larger batch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a dash of cinnamon
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How to make a butterbeer latte at home

Heat the brown sugar and butter in a pan on medium-high heat. Make sure the pan is large enough to hold all of the milk, which you’ll add shortly!

Stir often and keep heating until it starts to caramelize and you just start to see large bubbles forming on the surface.

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Slowly add the milk and stir until it’s completely mixed in. Don’t worry if the brown sugar and butter seems to solidify when you add the milk; just keep stirring the mixture over medium-high heat and it will all melt and mix together.

Once the milk is mixed in, add the vanilla extract and cinnamon and stir to incorporate.

Then turn off the heat, ladle it into a mug, add another sprinkle of cinnamon on top, and you have yourself a delicious homemade butterbeer latte!

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AlcoholicButterbeer Latte Alternative

If you want an “adult” version of the drink, add a small shot of spiced rum, Southern Comfort, Kahlua, or Bailey’s. It’s delicious!

Butterbeer Coffee Recipe

If you like coffee based lattes, no worries; it’s easy to do! Just follow the same recipe above, but instead of 1 cup of milk, use half a cup of milk and half a cup of coffee. Or whatever strength milk to coffee ratio you’d like; just make sure it ends up being 1 cup of liquid before you add it to the pot!

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Starbucks Secret MenuButterbeer Latte (Hot)

If you’re a Starbucks fan, you can get a butterbeer latte from Starbucks! It’s on their “secret menu”, but just in case your barista doesn’t know the recipe, here it is!

  1. Start by ordering a whole milk steamer (whole milk makes the whole thing the correct consistency and makes it creamy enough; don’t switch this out for skim or 2%!)
  2. Add Caramel syrup, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and Toffee Nut syrup (2, 3, or 4 pumps of each, depending on the size of your drink)
  3. Ask for whipped cream and salted caramel bits on top
  4. Optional: if you want the caffeine, add a shot of espresso, or 2 for a grande or venti

Starbucks Secret Menu Butterbeer Frappuccino (Cold)

If you’d rather a cold butterbeer latte, Starbucks can make a butterbeer frappuccino instead!

  1. Start with a Creme Frappuccino base (whole milk makes the whole thing the correct consistency and makes it creamy enough; don’t switch this out for skim or 2%!)
  2. Add Caramel syrup, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and Toffee Nut syrup (2, 3, or 4 pumps of each, depending on the size of your drink)
  3. Top with caramel drizzle and whipped cream

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This delicious butterbeer latte recipe is so easy to make, and it will be a huge hit with any Harry Potter fans in your home! (Also, learn how to order one (hot or iced) from the Starbucks secret menu!)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash ground cinnamon

Instructions

How To Make A Butterbeer Latte At Home

  • Heat the brown sugar and butter in a medium-sized pan on medium-high heat. Stir often and keep heating until it starts to caramelize and you see large bubbles forming on the surface.

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  • Slowly add the milk and stir until it’s completely mixed in. Don’t worry if the brown sugar and butter seems to solidify when you add the milk; just keep stirring the mixture over medium-high heat and it will all melt and mix together.

  • Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon and stir to incorporate.

  • Then turn off the heat, ladle it into a mug, add another sprinkle of cinnamon on top, and you have yourself a delicious homemade butterbeer latte!

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How To Order A Butterbeer Latte From The Starbucks Secret Menu

  • Start by ordering a whole milk steamer as the base (whole milk gives it the correct consistency and makes it creamy enough; don’t switch this out for skim or 2%!)

  • Add Caramel syrup, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and Toffee Nut syrup (2, 3, or 4 pumps of each, depending on the size of your drink)

  • Ask for whipped cream and salted caramel bits on top

  • If you want the caffeine, add a shot of espresso, or 2 for a grande or venti

How To Order A Butterbeer Frappuccino From The Starbucks Secret Menu

  • Start by ordering a creme frappuccino as the base

  • Add Caramel syrup, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and Toffee Nut syrup (2, 3, or 4 pumps of each, depending on the size of your drink)

  • Top with caramel drizzle and whipped cream

  • If you want the caffeine, add a shot of espresso, or 2 for a grande or venti

Notes

For an “adult” version of the drink, add a small shot of spiced rum, Southern Comfort, Kahlua, or Bailey’s. It’s delicious!

If you like coffee-based lattes, use half a cup of milk and half a cup of coffee instead of a full cup of milk.

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Jessi Wohlwend

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  1. alanagh says

    10 years ago

    Does one T mean one tablespoon or one teaspoon? I can’t wait to try this!

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    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      10 years ago

      1 T is one tablespoon!

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  2. Carla says

    10 years ago

    Don’t forget to stress the use of *unsalted* butter!

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    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      10 years ago

      Good point, I’ll update it!

      Reply

  3. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says

    10 years ago

    Is it too late for me to get on the whole Harry Potter bandwagon? This looks super interesting and delicious!

    Reply

  4. Jennifer Dawn says

    10 years ago

    I made this just now, and I love it! Thanks for sharing! Confession: I’m a BIG Harry Potter nerd too. 🙂

    Reply

  5. Prajna says

    10 years ago

    Couldn’t sleep, so I thought I’d do a trial run on this recipe before making it for the kids on Harry Potter Day. Amazing! If you have an Aerolatte, you can put a little of the Butterbeer in your mug and froth it before topping it off. Very yummy and easy to make.

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    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      10 years ago

      Great idea Prajna!

      Reply

  6. Gwen says

    10 years ago

    Oh, my word! That must be incredible! Yum!

    Reply

  7. Jamie @ Southern Revivals says

    10 years ago

    I am huge HP nerd, too. It will never get old! Love and sharing this!

    Reply

  8. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    10 years ago

    Admission: I have never read the books or seen any of the movies! BUT, this sounds delicious. I love that you included the secret menu ordering instructions for Starbucks too 🙂

    Reply

    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      10 years ago

      It’s definitely delicious, even if you haven’t read the books! 🙂

      Reply

  9. keri @ shaken together says

    10 years ago

    Holy smokes does this sound AMAZING! This will happen once it cools down around here!!

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Homemade Starbucks Butterbeer Latte Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's in the Starbucks Butterbeer? ›

If blended drinks aren't your style, you can try a Butterbeer Latte instead. To order this, simply request a whole milk steamer with two shots of espresso, two pumps of caramel syrup, three pumps of toffee nut syrup, and three pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup.

How do I order Butterbeer? ›

To get your hands on a butterbeer latte, you should order a whole milk steamer with two shots of espresso, two shots of caramel syrup, three shots of toffee nut syrup and three shots of cinnamon dolce syrup. Ask for whipped cream and caramel crumbs on top to complete the beverage.

What is the flavor of the butterbeer? ›

Butter beer is delicious but hard to describe. It definitely has a butterscotch flavor to it, creamy and cold. A definite "must try" if you're going to Universal. If you are staying at a Universal hotel, you can get into the park an hour earlier and that is the best time for Harry Potter rides.

What is Butterbeer made of? ›

The Butterbeer begins with equal parts vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, which both supply the boozy quotient in this recipe. Cream soda provides the cold, fizzy element, and when combined, the trio yield a drink that is sweet and refreshing.

How do you order a hot Butterbeer latte? ›

Once you have the Cinnamon Dolce Latte drink selected, choose the size you'd like. Then select “flavors.” For the Venti size, hit the minus to go down to 4 pumps cinnamon dolce, then add 4 pumps toffee nut, and 4 pumps caramel. I also choose non-fat milk, no foam, and extra hot but those are all optional changes.

Is there a Harry Potter Starbucks drink? ›

Craving a Harry Potter Butterbeer Latte? Try this hot drink found on the secret starbucks menu. Ask for it in store, or try to make it at home!

Is Butterbeer based on a real drink? ›

In the books, Butterbeer is described as having a very slight alcoholic content. Of course, in the parks and in pretty much all homemade recipes it's made alcohol-free. Butterbeer was also a real drink in England called “Buttered Beer” in the 1500s. It was made from beer, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, and cloves.

What is the Universal Butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer is a fictitious drink created by Jo Rowling that is heavily referenced throughout all seven Harry Potter books (although there are some who believe it is based off real-world medieval precedents, such as the 16th-century buttered beer), with the writer describing it as “less-sickly butterscotch.” That is ...

What Starbucks drink tastes like Butterbeer? ›

To get the Butterbeer Frappuccino you'll need to start by ordering a Creme Frappuccino. Next, ask for pumps of Toffee Nut Syrup and Caramel Syrup to be blended with the Creme Frappuccino. Then ask for the inside of the cup to be covered in that delicious caramel sauce.

Is there a Butterbeer frappuccino? ›

Add whipped cream and caramel crumbs on top. To order a Butterbeer Frappuccino: Ask for a Creme Frappuccino with three pumps of caramel syrup and three pumps of toffee nut syrup. Add a dusting of cinnamon on top.

How many different types of Butterbeer are there? ›

Universal Orlando offers Butterbeer in 6 different forms! Each type of Butterbeer offers unique experience. Although Butterbeer is without a doubt the most popular treat, it's a supersweet and sugary snack that isn't for everyone. I suggest trying all 6 though, because you never know what you'll like best.

Why is it called Butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer may be based on Buttered Beer, which was a real drink. The earliest reference to Buttered Beer was from, The Good Huswifes Handmaide for the Kitchin published in London in 1588 A.D., made from beer, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cloves and butter back in Tudor times.

Should Butterbeer be hot or cold? ›

The taste of cold Butterbeer isn't too different from hot or frozen, but the experience of drinking it is. It does have a bubbly effervescence and a top layer of foam that make it fun to drink, but it doesn't feel as special as the other two Butterbeer beverages.

Does Starbucks have a Harry Potter drink? ›

Craving a Harry Potter Butterbeer Latte? Try this hot drink found on the secret starbucks menu. Ask for it in store, or try to make it at home!

How do you order a Taylors latte from Starbucks? ›

But, you can turn a standard latte into Taylor's Latte by asking for a grande latte with four pumps of caramel syrup and nonfat milk, according to the coffee blog. It's important to point out that four pumps of caramel syrup is the recommended portion for a grande beverage.

What is a Starbucks reserve latte? ›

According to Starbucks, the Reserve Latte is made from steamed milk and foam like its other latte offerings, but the small-lot Starbucks Reserve espresso is what makes it unique. Another similar offering, Starbucks Reserve Hazelnut Bianco Latte, is made with house-made hazelnut-infused milk.

Does Starbucks have Butterbeer Frappuccinos? ›

To order a Butterbeer Frappuccino: Ask for a Creme Frappuccino with three pumps of caramel syrup and three pumps of toffee nut syrup. Add a dusting of cinnamon on top.

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