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Whiskey Butter (Irish)

irish-whiskeybutterPerfect for Christmas pudding, soda bread or anything that could use a kick. This compound butter is simple to make requiring only 3 ingredients.

¾ cup butter, softened (190 g)
¾ cup sugar (150 g)
¼ cup Irish whiskey (60 mL)

Beat the butter and sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric beater (or a whisk and plenty of elbow grease) until light and fluffy. Add the whiskey and beat until thoroughly combined.

Refrigerate until firm.

Makes about 1½ cups (360 g).