Butterbeer

If you read the Harry Potter series, you'd know that his favorite beverage is butterbeer.  While this drink is simply the author's imagination, Potter fans (including me :) have been trying to figure out how it would taste like.  So, based on Rowling's little hints of how it's supposed to taste, here's a recipe that claims to come close to that.  However, be aware that this is not a drink to have with dinner or any other meal.  This is more like a dessert, as it is very sweet and heavy.  You pretty much make a butterscotch like base that you top with cream soda and a heavenly whipped topping.  It is absolutely delicious!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
-1 cup + 2 Tbs brown sugar, divided
-2 Tbs water
-6 Tbs butter
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
-3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
-1/2 tsp rum extract
-4 (12 oz each) bottles cream soda
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup brown sugar and the water.  Mix well and bring to a boil.  Cook for a few minutes until frothy.  Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup heavy cream.  Mix well, remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the rum.
To make the whipped topping, combine 2 Tbs brown sugar with the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream.  Beat with the electric mixer until thickened, but not completely whipped (about 3 minutes).
To serve, divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses.  Add about 1/4 cup cream soda to each glass and mix well.  Fill each glass to the top with additional cream soda.  Spoon a little whipped topping over each glass.  Enjoy!