According to the book series, Butterbeer had a slight alcoholic content. It could get house-elves, who were more sensitive to it, intoxicated. (Read more in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.) However, if you’re on vacation in Orlando and wondering if your kids can have Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, yes they can! The version of this drink served at Universal Studios is non-alcoholic. Similarly, this recipe is non-alcoholic! But if you’re making this for 21-and-older adults, it’s easy to make an alcoholic Butterbeer. To spike it, simply add a shot of scotch, rum, bourbon, vanilla vodka, or butterscotch schnapps.