Ingredients
- 12 ounces of your favorite beer
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the beer into a large pitcher.
- Add the cooled butter mixture to the beer and stir to combine.
- Pour the butterbeer into glasses and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
- Butterbeer II is a variation of a traditional beer cocktail known as a "shandy".
- The beer used in this recipe can be any type of beer, from light lagers to dark ales.
- The butter and heavy cream give the beverage a creamy, rich flavor.