1/4 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. boiling water
1 egg
1/4 c. whiskey

In top of double boiler cream butter and sugar together. Beat in boiling water. Cook stirring constantly over hot water until sugar is dissolved. Beat egg and pour into mixture slowly, stirring continually so that egg does not curdle. Stir 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, add whiskey. Must be served immediately.