If there’s one thing that makes summer and every other season better, it’s the existence of DQ Blizzards. We’re sure we’re not alone in saying that we’d grab a Blizzard no matter the temperature outside. After all, there’s a reason their Pumpkin Pie Blizzards are so popular!
Speaking of pumpkin…it’s September, and we’re definitely thinking of all things Hogwarts, including pumpkin juice and of course, Butterbeer. And as it turns out, there’s a way to combine our love of Harry Potter with our love of Blizzards.
How to Order a Butterbeer Blizzard
This butterscotch delight isn’t on the official DQ menu—it’s part of the Dairy Queen secret menu, which means you have to place a carefully customized order to get it. Luckily, TikTok user @dairyqueenking made a handy how-to video.
First, order a vanilla ice cream Blizzard in your preferred size. Then ask for butterscotch syrup, vanilla syrup and Butterfinger crumbles. Don’t forget to add lots of whipped topping!
This combination sounds positively magical, and we can’t wait to try it. The best part? You don’t have to make a trip to The Three Broomsticks!
If You Love Harry Potter…
The Dairy Queen secret menu isn’t the only place where you can get Harry Potter-themed delights. You can order a Polyjuice Potion Frappuccino and even Luna Lovegood and Draco Malfoy Refreshers from the secret menu at Starbucks.
Maybe you can sip on a beverage while watching the much awaited live-action Harry Potter TV show!
Our Best Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes
Feel like you're in potions class with this bewitching beverage. For a nonalcoholic version, just omit the vodka.
You might not have gotten one when you turned eleven, but these savory puff pastry envelopes are magical enough to have come from Hogwarts.
These eggnog-flavored snitches are so good, you'll feel like you've won a Quidditch game with each bite.
Fly away from hunger with this salty-sweet snack.
While this friendly owl resembles poor Errol, use white sprinkles to make a snowy Hedwig.
Feel like a true Hogwarts student by decorating the hats with your house colors!
As much as we love Hagrid, he wasn't the best baker. Lucky, these cookies have all of flavor of Hargrid's but won't break your teeth!
This badly named candy is a favorite at Honeydukes. Our version of these delightfully crunchy treats is made with pecans and rice cereal.
Get multiple flavors in each bite with this new twist on the famous "Every Flavor" jelly beans. Watch out for bogey-flavored ones.
Grab a cozy mug inspired by one of Harry's favorite drinks. To make this drink for kids, swap the shnapps for butterscotch ice cream topping.
While the real polyjuice potion takes a month (and a few human hairs) to brew, this deliciously sweet version takes moments to make.
Tricky Hogwarts students use these treats to get out of class (they make you ill, and then well in the next bite). This version won't get you out of class (or work), but they're just as sweet.
Transport yourself to the Hogwarts Express with these chocolate and caramel cupcakes, a classic in Harry's world.
Dumbledore loved this sweet-tart treat so much, "sherbet lemon" was the password to his office!
This serpentine sandwich isn't nearly as scary as the Basilisk. No Godric Gyffindor's Sword required to slice this one up.
A sweeter, frostier version of good ol' pumpkin juice, which pairs with almost every meal at Hogwarts.
Aragog's minions threaten to devour Harry and Ron, until the intervention of Mr. Weasley's feral car. Turn the tables and devour a plateful of tiny spiders at your next party.
A trip to Hogsmede wouldn't be complete without a trip to Honeydukes, and a Harry Potter celebration wouldn't be complete without these gumdrops!
Inspired by another invention of the Weasley twins, but our version won't turn you into a canary.
All you need to add is Hargrid's "HAPPEE BIRTHDAE HARRY" in green frosting to recreate Harry's 11th birthday cake.
Exploding with coconut, that is!
Feel like you're at a feast in the Great Hall with these delicious tarts.
Harry eats countless bowls of ice cream at Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour. You can try to do the same with this easy ice cream recipe.
While the Honeydukes version of lollipops can burn a hole in your tongue, ours are certified Muggle safe.
In Britain, a "pudding" is any dessert. The one Aunt Petunia makes to impress Uncle Vernon's boss is a tall, frosted, fussy confection, something like this pink cake. Top with piped flowers and cherries for the full effect.
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Amrita Thakkar