Butterbeer

I don’t know about you, but the words "butter" and "beer" kind of gross me out. Yet, there we have it many times in the Harry Potter books – Harry, Ron, and Hermione sneaking to Hogsmeade where one of the main attractions seems to be scoring some butterbeer. Here’s how you can make it yourself:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (8 oz) club soda or cream soda
* ½ cup (4 oz) butterscotch syrup (ice cream topping)
* ½ tablespoon butter

Directions:

Step 1: Measure butterscotch and butter into a 2 cup (16 oz) glass. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, or until syrup is bubbly and butter is completely incorporated.

Step 2: Stir and cool for 30 seconds, then slowly mix in club soda. Mixture will fizz quite a bit.
Step 3: Serve in two coffee mugs or small glasses; a perfectly warm Hogwarts treat for two!