If you’ve ever wished the Butter Beer at Universal could come home with you, let me introduce you to my Ninja Slushi version. I’ve been running this machine since it first dropped, and this recipe hits every creamy, butterscotch note. It’s icy, smooth, and honestly tastes like the kind of magic they should’ve been serving at Hogwarts the whole time.
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You will love my other Ninja Slushi Recipes like Ninja Slushi McFlurry, Ninja Slushi Wendy's Frosty, Ninja Slushi Milkshake, Ninja Slushi Strawberry Lemonade Slush, and Ninja Slushi Vanilla Protein Shake.
Ninja Slushi Butterbeer Ingredients
- Cream Soda: This is the whole vibe right here. Cream soda gives you that smooth, buttery sweetness that feels like the base of real Butter Beer.
- Sugar or Sweetener: Even though cream soda is already sweet, adding just a little extra helps the slush hold its texture. It keeps everything icy and smooth instead of turning watery. Plus, you get to control how sweet you want it.
- Butterscotch Syrup: Butterscotch gives you that warm, caramel depth that Butterbeer is known for.
- Butter Extract: This is optional. Butter extract adds that buttery note without making the drink heavy. It rounds everything out so you get that classic taste.
Troubleshooting Tips if You Have Problems with the Machine
- Make sure everything’s cold: That base needs to be chilled-chilled. If it went in lukewarm, pop it in the fridge or freezer for a bit before trying again.
- Check for ice build-up: If it’s freezing weird or looks uneven, it might’ve gotten too cold in one spot. Let it sit for a minute, give it a gentle stir, and restart.
- Double-check the setup: Make sure everything’s locked in, the lid, paddle, all of it. If something’s off-kilter, the machine won’t run right.
How to Make Ninja Slushi Butterbeer
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine cream soda, butterscotch syrup, sugar/sweetener, and butter extract before adding to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Stir to ensure the sugar/sweetener completely dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Slushi. Press milkshake for the Ninja Slushi.
- Allow the machine to process. Let the machine run for 15-45 minutes, depending on the sugar content and temperature of the liquid.
- Once the cycle is complete, place a cup under the self-serve spout and pull the handle to dispense the Butterbeer. Top with optional whipped cream.
Substitutions and Variations
- Ginger Ale
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Caramel Extract
Frequently Asked Questions and Recipe Pro Tips
Yes, you can blend it with ice, but the texture won’t hit the same as a real slushie.
Absolutely. Add a splash of vanilla vodka, caramel vodka, or rum.
Yes, but you will have to add sugar or something like monkfruit, or the machine will not process.
Yes, just make sure your butterscotch syrup is dairy-free.
It’s sweet like classic Butterbeer, but you can adjust the sugar to your taste.
No, but it gives you the signature Butterbeer flavor. Vanilla extract works in a pinch.
Yes, you can refrigerate it for a few hours before freezing.
15-25 minutes.
Yes, it’s totally kid-friendly.
Yes, it’ll taste slightly different but still delicious.
Ninja Slushi Butterbeer Harry Potter Copycat
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups cream soda
- ¼ cup sugar or sweetener
- ¼ cup butterscotch syrup
- 2 teaspoons butter extract Optional
- whipped cream Optional topping when the slushie is finished.
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients before adding to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Stir to ensure the sugar/sweetener completely dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Slushi. Press milkshake for the Ninja Slushi.
- Allow the machine to process. Let the machine run for 15-45 minutes, depending on the sugar content and temperature of the liquid. Mine took 20 minutes.
- Once the cycle is complete, place a cup under the self-serve spout and pull the handle to dispense the Butterbeer. Top with optional whipped cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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