More ButterBeers...

[Kirstini]

Richelle:
> I make my butterbeer by using cream soda and mixing in butterscotch 
ice cream topping. I use the cream sodas in bottles, poor part of it 
out, add the butterscotch, shake well, drink and enjoy.>

Ohhh, these sound fantastic. However, I must confess to a little 
typically Britishy (cf yesterday's Guardian article on "a nation of 
drinkers") boozy objection - I've always imagined that  Butterbeer 
has at least a little alcohol in it. I like the idea (Steve's) of 
buttery cider, but have the impression that that method was booze-
free too. I imagine it as something of the alcoholic level of canned 
Shandy (any Brits remember this?)or dandelion and burdock - ie not 
really having much of an effect on anyone but house elves and 
particularly giggly thirteen year olds.
Kirstini. Mmm, Butterbeer...