Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, peach brandy, and ginger schnapps stirred cold and poured over a single large ice cube. Garnished with maraschino cherries. Butterbeer for adults.
I served this at a Harry Potter movie marathon and it became the only drink anyone wanted for the rest of the night. Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, peach brandy, and ginger schnapps stirred together over ice and poured over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnished with maraschino cherries. It tastes like butterscotch with a ginger burn at the end and a warmth from the rum underneath.
The peach brandy is special, don’t leave it out. It rounds out the butterscotch and stops it from being cloying. The ginger schnapps provides the bite. Without those two, you have a flat, sweet drink. With them, you have something adults actually want to drink a second glass of.
How to Make an Adult Butterbeer Cocktail
Stir, Do Not Shake
Combine the spiced rum (60ml/2oz), butterscotch schnapps (22ml/0.75oz), peach brandy (15ml/0.5oz), and ginger schnapps (15ml/0.5oz) in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until cold, about 20-30 seconds. Stirring keeps the drink clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy.
Serve Over One Large Cube
Place a single large ice cube in a rocks glass. Strain the stirred cocktail over it. The large cube melts slowly and keeps the drink cold without diluting it quickly.
Drop one or two maraschino cherries in the glass. They sink to the bottom and you eat them last.
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Butterbeer Cocktail
Total Time: 2 minutes
Yield: Serves 1
Diet: Omnivore
Description
A magical blend of spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, and peach & ginger notes. Garnished with cherries for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Add all your boozes into your cocktail glass with ice.
- Stir.
- Place one magnificent piece of solid ice into your glass.
- Pour your stirred RAD cocktail over it.
- Garnish with your maraschino cherries.
Notes
- For a richer butterscotch flavor, use a higher-quality butterscotch schnapps.
- If you don’t have peach brandy, a peach liqueur or even a splash of peach juice can be substituted.
- Store leftover cocktail (without ice) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find butterscotch schnapps?
Most liquor stores carry it. DeKuyper and Hiram Walker are common brands. It is sweet and butterscotch-flavoured, as the name suggests. A little goes a long way.
Can I make this without peach brandy?
You can, but the drink will be sweeter and less balanced. The peach brandy adds a fruity depth that keeps the butterscotch from being one-note. If skipping, reduce the butterscotch schnapps slightly.
Can I batch this for a party?
Yes. Multiply the proportions by the number of servings. Combine all spirits in a pitcher and refrigerate. Pour over large ice cubes to order. Do not add ice to the pitcher or it dilutes.
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