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Enjoy the iconic flavor of the Wizarding World with this copycat Butterbeer slush made in the Ninja Slushi machine.

This easy Ninja Slushi Butterbeer slush will have fans of Harry Potter feeling like they’re in Hogsmeade!

overhead view of a mug of Ninja Slushi Butterbeer slush topped with creamy foam and butterscotch syrup.

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If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter books and films, you’ll know about the classic beverage frequently enjoyed by your favorite characters: Butterbeer.

But it’s kind of hard to know what it tastes like unless you get to try it yourself!

My family has enjoyed this refreshing beverage at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, at Harry Potter New York, as well as at The Making of Harry Potter Tour at the Warner Brothers Studio in Leavesden, England.

So it’s safe to say we are BIG fans of the drink!

Many locations also sell the beverage as a slushy, known as frozen Butterbeer, which is a cool, refreshing treat that’s perfect for a hot day.

Naturally, when I began experimenting with frozen drinks in my Ninja Slushi machine, I knew I needed to create a frozen Butterbeer.

I’ve already shared my recipe for Ninja Creami Butterbeer ice cream, which is delish, but if you want more of a drinkable slushie, then you need to try this Ninja Slushi Butterbeer slush!

It’s easy to make and tastes fantastic–especially with the creamy foam on top!

side view of a souvenir mug with a Butterbeer label on it, filled with Ninja Slushi frozen butterbeer and topped with butterscotch foam and syrup.

Making Frozen Butterbeer in the Ninja Slushi Machine

To keep things simple, I used just a few ingredients for the slushy itself: cream soda, caramel extract, and butter extract.

This provides the lightly sweet, warm flavor Butterbeer is known for.

Then I whipped up a butterscotch cream to top the drink with, which takes it to the next level! I would not recommend skipping the cream–it’s just so good.

The slushy is churned up perfectly in the Ninja Slushi machine, within about 30 minutes, so you don’t have to wait very long to enjoy this treat made famous by The Leaky Cauldron, The Three Broomsticks, and Hog’s Head.

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close-up side view of a homemade frozen butterbeer served in a Butterbeer mug. It's topped with cream and drizzled with butterscotch syrup.

How to Make a Butterbeer Slush

It’s super simple to make this special drink!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • A&W Cream Soda
  • Caramel Extract
  • Butter Extract
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping
  • Powdered Sugar

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Prepare the liquid base. In a large liquid measuring cup, combine cream soda, caramel extract, and butter extract.

Pour the mixture through the opening at the top of the machine, then close the opening.

two photos; one shows a bottle of cream soda, caramel flavor, and butter extract in front of a Ninja Slushi machine; the other shows a mixture being poured into the machine.

Churn and freeze. Press the Slush button and allow the machine to freeze and churn the liquid.

Let it keep spinning until the desired consistency is reached or the machine beeps to signal its completion.

two photos; one shows the Butterbeer ingredients churning in the slushi machine, the other shows the mixture frozen to slushy consistency.

Prepare the foam. Once the slush is ready, let it keep churning while you prepare the cream topping.

Add whipped cream and powdered sugar to a small mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

two photos; one shows whipping cream in a mixing bowl; the other shows the cream whipped to stiff peaks.

Add in the butterscotch ice cream topping, then beat just until incorporated.

two photos; one shows butterscotch sundae topping added to the whipped cream; the other shows it mixed together.

Serve. Pull the lever on the machine to dispense the slush into a glass.

Then, add the cream topping to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip (or just snip a corner off a zip-top bag).

Pipe the cream over the slushy, then serve your delicious Butterbeer. Enjoy!

a hand holds a mug of Ninja Slushi frozen butterbeer slush, topped with cream and butterscotch syrup.

Notes and Adaptations:

  • I used regular A&W Cream Soda and Smuckers Butterscotch Sundae Syrup topping.
  • I purchased caramel extract and butter extract from Amazon, because my local grocery store didn’t have them in stock.
  • My Butterbeer mug is a souvenir mug from our trip to London when we visited The Making of Harry Potter Tour at Warner Brothers Studio, but you can get this Butterbeer themed mug on Amazon.
  • If the slush is not as thick as you’d like when the machine beeps to signal it’s ready, you can press the up arrow button to increase the freezing level a notch or two. This will result in the mixture freezing more, which will make it thicker.
  • The speed at which the mixture freezes will depend on your preference for texture as well as the temperature of the ingredients.
overhead view of a mug of copycat frozen Butterbeer made in the Ninja Slushi machine, which is displayed on top of a Harry Potter book.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: Approx. 5 cups

Ninja Slushi Butterbeer Slush

Ninja Slushi Butterbeer slush served in a Butterbeer mug, topped with foamy whipped cream and butterscotch syrup.

Harry Potter fans will love this frozen Butterbeer slush made in the Ninja Slushi machine!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Slush:

For the Cream Topping:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch ice cream topping
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large liquid measuring cup, combine cream soda, caramel extract, and butter extract.
  2. Pour mixture through the opening in the top of the Ninja Slushi machine, then close the lid on the opening. Press the Slush button.
  3. Allow the mixture to churn and freeze until the desired consistency is achieved, or until the machine beeps to signal its completion.
  4. Prepare the foam topping by adding whipping cream to a small mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add butterscotch ice cream topping and powdered sugar, then beat just until incorporated.
  6. Dispense slush into a glass, then spoon the cream into a piping bag fitted with a piping tip (or add it to a large zip-top bag, then snip the corner of the bag). Pipe the cream over the slush and serve!

Notes

  • I used regular A&W Cream Soda and Smuckers Butterscotch Sundae Syrup topping.
  • I purchased caramel extract and butter extract from Amazon, because my local grocery store didn't have them in stock.
  • If the slush is not as thick as you’d like when the machine beeps to signal it’s ready, you can press the up arrow button to increase the freezing level a notch or two. This will result in the mixture freezing more, which will make it thicker.
  • The speed at which the mixture freezes will depend on your preference for texture as well as the temperature of the ingredients.

    • Recipe inspired by FavFamilyRecipes

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    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    5

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

    © I Dream of Ice Cream
    Cuisine: English / Category: Ninja Slushi Recipes

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    Ninja Slushi frozen Butterbeer served in a Butterbeer souvenir mug, topped with cream and butterscotch, with Harry Potter books in the background.
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