Ingredients
Scale
For “Polyjuice Potion” Lemonade (Serves 6):
- 4 cups lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup lime soda (for fizz)
- Green food coloring (gel preferred)
- Gummy worms or sour candies (as “ingredients”)
For “Amortentia Love Potion” Mocktail (Serves 4):
- 2 cups sparkling pink lemonade
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 tsp edible glitter or shimmer powder
- Rose petals (edible, for garnish)
For “Felix Felicis” Golden Butterbeer Cupcakes (Makes 12):
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream soda
- Gold edible dust (optional for decoration)
Instructions
1. Making “Polyjuice Potion” Lemonade
- In a large pitcher, combine lemonade and lime soda.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until fully mixed.
- Drop in gummy worms or sour candies to resemble potion ingredients.
- Serve chilled in potion-style bottles or glasses for a magical effect.
2. Creating “Amortentia Love Potion” Mocktail
- In a pitcher, mix sparkling pink lemonade and cranberry juice.
- Stir in edible glitter or shimmer powder for a sparkling effect.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with edible rose petals.
- Serve immediately and watch the magic unfold!
3. Baking “Felix Felicis” Butterbeer Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with cream soda, until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before dusting with gold edible dust.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: The cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep drinks chilled until serving. Store cupcakes at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Vegan Option: Swap butter for plant-based butter and use an egg replacer.
- For Adults: Add a splash of rum or vodka to the drinks for a boozy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Drinks
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Fantasy, Themed
- Diet: Vegetarian