Re: Severus, Al
Snape had been afraid of that. "You bloody well will not," he parried firmly. "Liqueurs can be as strong as distilled spirits, up to 40% alcohol by volume. If you try it, it'll be in a shot glass, not even an espresso cup."
He sighed resignedly. "You'll probably like it; coffee flavoured, and quite sweet. But it's strong, and the flavour masks the alcohol content. Very deceptive, very dangerous for people who aren't used to strong liquor." Such as yourself, he didn't add aloud.