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Our kids, Harry Potter fans, have just come back from Universal's "Harry Potter" world in Orlanda, Fla, and can't quit raving about Butterbeer. This recipe does nothing to make me think I'd like butter beer, but you might think differently.

Butterbeer is the drink of choice at The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmead whenever Harry Potter, Hermione, or Ron gets to take a break from Hogwarts. It is non-alcoholic liquid confection that is described as "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch." It's served cold or hot, in foaming tankards. Just like butter chicken, butterbeer doesn't necessarily contain butter; the name in fact refers to the butterscotch used to flavor it.

Harry Potter Butterbeer

1/4 c butter
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c half and half cream
1/8 t salt
1 t vanilla
Vanilla ice cream
Ginger Ale

Prepare Sauce.
Combine butter, brown sugar, half and half cream and salt in a small saucepan and simmer gently for five minutes. Stir in vanilla and let cool.

Place a scoop of ice cream in a tall glass, drizzle with a tablespoon of the sauce and add ginger ale to fill the glass.