Butterbeer!

Here's the result of someone tackling the question of what the "Harry Potter" wizards' butterbeer would be like. Just the thing for cozying up by the fire. Or enjoying the latest fan flurry over a Dramione selfie.

Butterbeer
Adapted from "Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers" by Andrew Rea

Ingredients
1 large egg white (3 tablespoons if you're using pasteurized)
3 ounces butterscotch schnapps
1 tablespoon simple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup ice
2 cups cream soda, chilled

Method
Combine egg white, schnapps, simple syrup, vanilla and cream in a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake well for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake briefly to chill. Fill 2 pint glasses or mugs three-quarters full of cream soda. Strain schnapps mixture over the top. Best not to be too vigorous in pouring, because between the cream soda carbonation and the egg whites, you've got a serious head to contend with.

Rating: Comfort booze. Dessert-ish, but not cloyingly sweet. Somewhat reminiscent of beer nog. Probably not something you'd indulge in every day, as it's very filling, but it could be holiday-ish.