Description
Homemade Butterbeer is a creamy, frothy, and magical plant-based beverage bursting with cozy flavors of caramel, spice, and vanilla. This easy-to-make recipe blends unsweetened almond or oat milk with a rich buttery syrup, warm spices, and a refreshing fizz from carbonated water. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a dairy-free indulgence suitable for all ages and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk (plant-based)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Foam Topping
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent (such as pectin, agar, carrageenan)
- 2 tablespoons warm water (for dissolving the gelling agent)
Beverage Finish
- 1 cup chilled carbonated water
Instructions
- Prepare the Buttery Syrup: In a small saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract (natural), apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Allow the mixture to simmer gently until the sugar completely dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly, developing a rich, buttery flavor.
- Mix with Plant-Based Milk: Remove the saucepan from heat. Gradually whisk in the plant-based milk of your choice until the mixture is smooth and warmed through, creating a velvety and creamy base for the Butterbeer.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent for Foam: Dissolve the natural gelling agent in warm water according to package instructions. Gently fold this solution into the milk and syrup mixture, whisking thoroughly to produce a frothy, foam-like texture that will rise to the top when served.
- Carbonate and Serve: Let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully combine with chilled carbonated water, stirring gently to combine without losing fizz. Pour into mugs or glasses, allowing a creamy frothy top to form for a magical presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the strongest aromatic flavor.
- Do not boil the milk to maintain a smooth, creamy texture and prevent separation.
- Whisk the natural gelling agent thoroughly to avoid clumps and achieve perfect foam.
- Cool the syrup and milk mixture before adding carbonated water to preserve carbonation.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices before serving according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Butterbeer, plant-based drink, vegan beverage, creamy drink, spiced drink, homemade soft drink
